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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for Fat cells
  1. Triglycerides (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... extra calories into triglycerides and stores them in fat cells. When your body needs energy, it releases the triglycerides. Your VLDL cholesterol particles carry the triglycerides to your ... from saturated fats to healthier fats Some people will also need ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/triglycerides.html - Health Topics
  2. Atherosclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, fat, blood cells, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and causes your arteries to narrow. That limits the flow ... high in saturated fats Smoke or chew tobacco Are older - the risk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/atherosclerosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Fatty Liver Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inflammation and liver cell damage, as well as fat in your liver. Inflammation and liver cell damage can cause fibrosis, or scarring, of the ... generate harmful substances. These substances can damage liver cells, promote ... high levels of fats in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fattyliverdisease.html - Health Topics
  4. HDL: The "Good" Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hdlthegoodcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  5. LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ldlthebadcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  6. High Cholesterol in Children and Teens (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in the body. The liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. The body needs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highcholesterolinchildrenandteens.html - Health Topics
  7. VLDL Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vldlcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  8. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html - Health Topics
  9. Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterollevelswhatyouneedtoknow.html - Health Topics
  10. Mitochondrial Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... combining oxygen with the fuel molecules (sugars and fats) that come from your food. When the mitochondria are defective, the cells do not have enough energy. The unused oxygen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mitochondrialdiseases.html - Health Topics
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