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The New Truth About Triglycerides
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Join Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren as he speaks in front of a live audience to break down the truth about triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in our blood that acts as an energy source for the body, but high levels can have serious impacts on your heart and health.
Dr. Koren explains what triglycerides are, what they do in the body, how the numbers you get from a cholesterol test are calculated, and how to know when the numbers are too high. The cardiologist also moves through risks; how genetic factors, other conditions, diet, and exercise can affect triglycerides. He finishes up with audience questions and actionable advice for what you can do today to help lower your triglycerides - and your risk of heart disease!
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Triglycerides (00:00:00)
2. Triglyceride Composition and Storage (00:05:23)
3. Triglycerides vs. Cholesterol (00:09:42)
4. Normal Levels and Risk Factors (00:12:30)
5. Health Impacts of High Triglycerides (00:16:20)
6. Practical Tips for Lowering Triglycerides (00:19:00)
346 episodes
Manage episode 505519147 series 3310873
Join Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren as he speaks in front of a live audience to break down the truth about triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in our blood that acts as an energy source for the body, but high levels can have serious impacts on your heart and health.
Dr. Koren explains what triglycerides are, what they do in the body, how the numbers you get from a cholesterol test are calculated, and how to know when the numbers are too high. The cardiologist also moves through risks; how genetic factors, other conditions, diet, and exercise can affect triglycerides. He finishes up with audience questions and actionable advice for what you can do today to help lower your triglycerides - and your risk of heart disease!
Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.
Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at [email protected]
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Watch on YouTube
Share with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram
X (Formerly Twitter)
LinkedIn
Want to learn more? Checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.com
Music: Storyblocks - Corporate Inspired
Thank you for listening!
Chapters
1. Introduction to Triglycerides (00:00:00)
2. Triglyceride Composition and Storage (00:05:23)
3. Triglycerides vs. Cholesterol (00:09:42)
4. Normal Levels and Risk Factors (00:12:30)
5. Health Impacts of High Triglycerides (00:16:20)
6. Practical Tips for Lowering Triglycerides (00:19:00)
346 episodes
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