Lipids — fats, oils, waxes, and steroids — are fundamental to how your body functions. They fuel energy storage, form the structural backbone of cell membranes, and drive hormone production. Understanding them gives you practical power: from making smarter dietary choices to reading a lipid panel and taking charge of your long-term health.
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Testing
A protein that can be measured along with your usual lipid panel test to determine the possibility of cardiovascular risk.
Cholesterol is a type of fat normally found in the bloodstream.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood that provide fuel to help with daily activities. Much of the triglycerides in our bloodstream come from what we eat, although the body also makes triglycerides.
A “lipid panel” is a test that shows you the amount of fats like cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Learn more about how to read your lipid test results.
Medications
Taking certain medication(s) in addition to leading a healthy lifestyle can decrease your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level, your triglyceride level, or both.
Statin intolerance is a problem, most commonly muscle related, that started after taking a statin medicine.
Other Risk Factors
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood that provide fuel to help with daily activities. Much of the triglycerides in our bloodstream come from what we eat, although the body also makes triglycerides.