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A triglyceride is a fat that is important for building cells, making hormones and producing energy. Like cholesterol, triglycerides are considered the cause of heart disease and other health problems, but it is also important to remember that they are necessary for good health. If cholesterol levels are too low, there is a reduction in serotonin production, which is necessary for regulating moods. Researchers have found a link between low cholesterol levels and depression, as well as suicide. So, the goal is to balance HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, which should help lower total triglyceride levels. The causes of dangerously high triglyceride levels include obesity, smoking, and alcohol abuse, lack of exercise, hormonal imbalances and genetics. Of course, there is nothing you can do about genetics, but that is only a factor in a relatively small number of cases.
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