Triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in the blood. They
are the most common type of fat and are a major source of
energy. When a person eats, his or her body uses the calories it
needs for quick energy. It converts excess calories into
triglycerides and stores them in fat cells to use later. In
normal amounts, triglycerides are very important to good health.
But having high triglyceride levels may increase a person's risk
of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). Very high
triglycerides may lead to pancreatitis in certain people.
Triglyceride levels are categorized as follows: eMedicineHealth
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