(http://www.naturemade.com/heartHealth/). Triglycerides are a main source of energy, but high levels can impact heart health. Maintain healthy levels with diet, exercise, and fish oil.<br /><br />Triglycerides are a common type of fat found in your blood and they're a major source of your energy.<br />Whenever you eat, your body uses the calories it needs to give you energy fast-- for whatever it is that you do.<br />Your body stores the extra calories as triglycerides in your fat cells and releases them as needed. They are released into your blood stream and arteries,<br />But if you regularly eat more calories than you burn, especially carbohydrates, you can have too many triglycerides released into your arteries.<br />High triglyceride levels can mean blockages in your arteries.<br />That's why Omega-3's are a really good thing!<br />Fish Oil, packed with Omega-3's, can help you maintain healthy triglyceride levels.<br />Now you know the role triglycerides play in your heart health.
