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Triglycerides are the main fat originating from food, but can be synthesized by the body. High levels of triglycerides (over 200) are associated with the greater occurrence of coronary disease, although high levels of triglycerides may often be accompanied by low HDL levels and therefore difficult to pinpoint the real “villain” is the high riglicerídeo or the low HDL …

The intake of fat, sweets and alcohol can raise triglyceride levels, which is why you should measure its concentration in the blood after 12 hours of fasting. Triglycerides very high, above 400-500, can cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) and should therefore be treated aggressively with diet and drugs.

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