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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 03 Feb 2021

Triglycerides

Triacylglycerols, commonly referred to as triglycerides, are composed of three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol molecule and serve as a storage form of energy and a substrate reservoir for synthesis of bioactive compounds.