triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Some research has shown cinnamon to have anti-inflammatory properties, and to reduce high blood cholesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar levels — helpful especially for those who have type 2 diabetes.
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Lipoproteins carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout your body.
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Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The group taking magnesium showed more significant improvements in blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol compared to the placebo group.3
Potential Benefits for Mild To Moderate Depression
Magnesium chloride is commonly found in dietary supplements.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Some research has shown cinnamon to have anti-inflammatory properties, and to reduce high blood cholesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar levels — helpful especially for those who have type 2 diabetes.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Lipoproteins carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout your body.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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