triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood that your body uses for energy. while you need some triglycerides for good health high triglyceride levels are not healthy. a fasting blood test can be used to measure your triglyceride levels. you can make diet and lifestyle changes to help lower your triglyceride levels. stay at a healthy weight limit fat and sugar intake be more active do not smoke and limit your alcohol consumption.
what are triglycerides in your body?