triglycerides

Synonyms

lipoid triglyceride glyceride

Examples

Glycogen forms an energy reserve that can be quickly mobilized to meet a sudden need for glucose, but one that is less compact and more immediately available as an energy reserve than triglycerides (lipids). Source: Internet

After a month without alcohol, Jason’s blood results showed an 80% increase in his Vitamin D levels, a 50% improvement in his thyroid stimulating hormone, and a 71% drop in his triglycerides, which measures body fat. Source: Internet

Figure 6: Metabolic conversion of fructose to glycogen in the liver Synthesis of triglyceride from DHAP and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate Carbons from dietary fructose are found in both the free fatty acid and glycerol moieties of plasma triglycerides. Source: Internet

Also described are the well known Span and Tween non-ionic emulsifiers and numerous ethoxylated triglycerides, fatty alcohols and sorbitol as well as various cationic materials suitable for processing hair conditioning products. Source: Internet

At this point the chylomicrons can transport the triglycerides to tissues where they are stored or metabolized for energy. Source: Internet

Biosynthesis In animals, when there is an oversupply of dietary carbohydrate, the excess carbohydrate is converted to triglycerides. Source: Internet