How to reduce triglycerides

What is Triglyceride?

Triglycerides are esters in which three molecules of one or more different fatty acids are linked to the alcohol glycerol; they are named after the fatty acid components; for example, tristearin contains three molecules of stearic acid, while oleo distearin contains one molecule of oleic acid and two molecules of stearic acid.

Three alcohol groups can react with three long chain carboxylic acids, commonly referred to as fatty acids.

Monoglycerides or monoacylglycerols are generated when only one ester bond is created. A diglyceride or diacyl glycerol is formed when two carboxylic acid molecules react to generate two ester bonds. A triglyceride or triacylglycerol is formed when three carboxylic acids react to generate three ester bonds.

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Triglyceride Structure

Fatty acids can be metabolised for energy by tissues or stored as energy in the form of triglycerides.

The stored triglycerides are digested in response to energy demands, and the unsaturated fatty acids are released into the circulatory system and delivered

diagram of how triglyceride is formed

how is triglyceride produced