Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household.  Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off! Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Perfect Keto. Perfect Keto Cereal is a grain-free, keto-friendly cereal with ingredients you can actually trust. This is a treat reminiscent of your childhood, with a satisfying crunch and value-added ingredients like collagen and MCTs. They use clean, minimal ingredient formulations backed by research, that are obsessively tested to be keto-friendly and delicious. No gluten, soy, added sugar, fillers, chemicals, or anything artificial.  Enjoy it any time, anywhere. Visit https://perfectketo.com/drj and use code JOCKERS at checkout to get 20% off your order today. Lipids have critical functions in the body, especially in storing fuel for future use. There are 3 major types of lipids namely: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. Among this trio, triglyceride is the most important but least scrutinized. In this episode, Dr. Jockers examines the differences between high triglycerides and low triglycerides. Next, he defines ‘bad’ and ‘good’ cholesterols and highlights the various factors within the major players in lipid profile levels. “Triglyceride is the most important lipid and HIGH triglyceride levels are the most important lipid examined.” - Dr. David Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Recognize THESE real issues when triglycerides are high during the time you plan to fast. (Dr. Jockers has great advice to guide you through!)   - Pin down – and deal with hands down – the 10 major risk factors that lead to high triglycerides.   - What are the optimal ranges for the lipid profile? Wrap your head around the mechanics of a good metabolic rate for good.   - Size up these sneaky 7 culprits that top the naughty list of causing high triglycerides.   - Dr. Jockers shares which fasting strategies – and other natural strategies – work wonders in boosting healthy triglyceride levels.   Resources:   -Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off   - Perfect Keto - Use Code JOCKERS for 20% off!   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers   - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers   - Website – https://drjockers.com/   - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/