What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat. They are the most common type of fat in your body. They come from foods, especially butter, oils, and other fats you eat. Triglycerides also come from extra calories. These are the calories that you eat, but your body does not need right away.

Total cholesterol LDL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called "bad" cholesterol HDL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol Triglycerides, fats carried in.

A healthy number for triglycerides is below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Your healthcare provider classifies high triglyceride levels as: Mild: 150-199 mg/dL. Moderate: 200-499 mg/dL. Severe: Greater than 500 mg/dL.