triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
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Some researchers hypothesize that the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) found in coconut oil may help with weight loss.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Coconut oil provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that may have some health benefits.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Digesting the findings In addition to more weight loss, the MPF diet is linked to more fat mass loss, fewer cravings, and lower triglycerides, a factor in cardiovascular health.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Zumpano echoed Simmons' advice, noting that diet sodas can still cause elevated triglycerides, blood sugars and weight gain.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Coconut oil provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that may have some health benefits.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Digesting the findings In addition to more weight loss, the MPF diet is linked to more fat mass loss, fewer cravings, and lower triglycerides, a factor in cardiovascular health.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Zumpano echoed Simmons' advice, noting that diet sodas can still cause elevated triglycerides, blood sugars and weight gain.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Triglyceride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triglyceride. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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triglyceride
noun
tri·glyc·er·ide
(ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd
: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins
called also neutral fat
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