Triglycerides are a fatty substance that is mainly found in the blood but also in the cells. The body uses triglycerides as energy, but if there are too many triglycerides in the blood, they can begin to be stored in the walls of the blood vessels and in the liver. When this happens and the level of triglycerides becomes elevated, the risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease increases.
By measuring your triglycerides, you can gain insight into your values and whether you need to make any changes in your lifestyle.