What are Triglycerides?
With all of the news about cholesterol, it is no wonder that many people wonder just what are triglycerides. It...
A triglyceride is an ester that is derived from glycerol and three fatty acids. There are many different triglycerides which depend on the oil source. Triglycerides are the main constituents of animal fats and vegetable oil. In humans, triglycerides are a mechanism for storing unused calories and are a major component of human skin.