FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Triglyceride
甘油三酯
An energy-storage lipid containing glycerol and three fatty acids.
Study this concept in context
35 · Fats: energy stores, cell structure and transport
Fat is both a fuel reserve and a component of cells and signaling systems. Understanding lipids and their transport particles clarifies diet and blood tests.
Sources
- OpenStax: Lipid Metabolism
- NHLBI: Blood Cholesterol
- WHO: Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake
- NIH ODS: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- ESC: 2021 cardiovascular prevention guideline—lipoprotein retention
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