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Triglycerides (TG)
Triglycerides (TG) The form of fat found in various lipoproteins in the bloodstream. High levels of triglycerides are usually indicative of high levels of insulin. The ratio of TG/HDL is a powerful indicator of insulin levels and is strongly predictive of future cardiovascular events.
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Transporters of fatty substances in the blood.
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Of, relating to, or involving the heart and the blood vessels.
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