About Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the fats your body manufactures from excess dietary carbohydrates and sugar, and their blood level is a direct readout of metabolic health and insulin sensitivity. Elevated triglycerides strongly predict insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular risk — and they respond dramatically and quickly to reducing sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol. A fasting sample is required for an accurate triglyceride measurement.