… and three other reader questions for clinical nutritionist Ruth Marcus.
Q What’s the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol, and why does it matter if my triglyceride count is high?
A Triglycerides and cholesterol are different types of lipids (fats) that circulate in your blood. Your body uses cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes and make hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone and adrenal hormones.
It also plays a role in regulating
