Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. They are essential for energy storage. However, if triglyceride levels become too high, it can raise your risk of developing heart disease.

Drinking alcohol — even in moderate amounts — can increase your triglyceride levels. And high triglyceride levels can raise your risk of certain health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, and ...

The higher a person’s triglyceride levels, the more likely they are to experience acute pancreatitis. Very high triglycerides occur when triglyceride levels reach 500 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), ...

High triglyceride levels (more than 200 milligrams per deciliter) can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious heart conditions. Medications to lower triglycerides include niacin, ...

Overall, average levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and low­density lipoprotein cholesterol have continued to decline post-2010, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology. Researchers ...

In a small, short duration trial (12 weeks), a new medication called DR10624 reduced triglyceride levels in most patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia by more than 60%, according to a preliminary ...