Triglycerites

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Triglycerides? Triglycerites is a common misspelling of triglycerides.

Triglycerides are the main storage form of fat in the body, and they are important for the body's overall functioning. For example, most cells use triglycerides for energy. Although the body needs some triglycerides, high levels in the blood can be a serious health problem and a risk factor for heart disease. For most people, a normal triglyceride level is anything under 150 mg/dL.

(To learn more about how triglycerides work within the body, click Triglycerides. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)