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Triglyceride

Triglyceride is one of the major fatty substances in the blood. Another is cholesterol. High blood levels of triglycerides are often associated with high cholesterol levels, which are a primary cause of heart disease. An extremely high level of triglycerides in the blood also increases the risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

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