Triglycerides are a class of lipids that can have a decisive influence on a person's cardiovascular risk.
If a balanced diet is followed, a normal amount of triglycerides is absolutely necessary for the body's health. If pathological causes or an unbalanced diet intervene, on the other hand, excess triglycerides (hypertriglyceridaemia) could seriously endanger health itself.
Let's therefore try to understand what the causes and symptoms of high triglycerides may be and what diet can help keep levels under control.