triglyceride
Three-chained lipid
A triglyceride is a fat molecule consisting of glycerol bonded to three fatty acid chains—the main form in which the body stores energy.
Most dietary fats are triglycerides, and elevated blood triglyceride levels are associated with cardiovascular disease: The doctor said my triglycerides were too high.
Edible oils and grease
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
- trans fatUnsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
fish oil · olive oil · avocado · nuts · coconut oil · palm oil · butter · lard
Fat-dissolving enzyme
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- lipogenesisMetabolic fat production process
- beta-oxidationFatty acid breakdown pathway
- adipocytesLipid-storing cells
acetyl-CoA · carnitine · mitochondria · ATP · oxidation · fatty acids · ketosis · insulin
Of heart and blood vessels
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
pancreatitis · metabolic syndrome · diabetes · insulin resistance · obesity · fatty liver · inflammation · plaque
Organic molecules in fats
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- lipoproteinsFat-transporting blood particles
saturated · unsaturated · trans fats · omega-3 · omega-6 · monoglyceride · hydrophobic · lipophilic
Blood cholesterol measurement test
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
serum · plasma · biomarker · phlebotomy · elevated · normal range · hyperlipidemia · cardiovascular risk
dietary fat
Edible oils and grease
- saturated fatFully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
- trans fatUnsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
omega-3 · fish oil · olive oil · avocado · nuts · coconut oil · palm oil · butter · lard · macronutrient
lipase
Fat-dissolving enzyme
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- lipogenesisMetabolic fat production process
- beta-oxidationFatty acid breakdown pathway
adipocytes · acetyl-CoA · carnitine · mitochondria · ATP · oxidation · fatty acids · ketosis · insulin · glucagon
cardiovascular
Of heart and blood vessels
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
stroke · pancreatitis · metabolic syndrome · diabetes · insulin resistance · obesity · fatty liver · inflammation · plaque · arterial
fatty acids
Organic molecules in fats
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- phospholipidsLipids with phosphate groups
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
lipoproteins · saturated · unsaturated · trans fats · omega-3 · omega-6 · monoglyceride · hydrophobic · lipophilic · oils
lipid panel
Blood cholesterol measurement test
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
LDL · serum · plasma · biomarker · phlebotomy · elevated · normal range · hyperlipidemia · cardiovascular risk · screening
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- Fatfat, body fat, belly fat, lard, blubber
- Lipidslipid, fatty acids, free fatty acids, fats, oils
- Estersdiglycerides, monoglyceride, monoglycerides, glycerides, lactone
- glyceridesdiglycerides, monoglyceride, monoglycerides, triacylglycerols, stearin
triglycerideprotein
Folded amino chain
carbohydrate · glucose · glycogen · amino acid · polysaccharide
triglycerideglucose
Primary cellular fuel
ATP · blood sugar · glycogen · pyruvate · quick energy
- high triglyceridesExcessive blood fat levels