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National Triglycerides Day

An awareness observance on March 28 promoting awareness of triglyceride levels and their impact on heart health, encouraging testing, healthy lifestyle changes, and cardiovascular risk reduction.

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March 2027

Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEMarch 28

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYHealth Conditions

ORIGIN

Corporate Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

National Day Calendar and Amarin Pharma

FIRST OBSERVED

2018

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

National Triglycerides Day was founded in 2018 by National Day Calendar and Amarin Pharma to encourage awareness of healthy triglyceride levels and their role in a healthy lifestyle, with the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaiming March 28 as the annual observance.

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INTRO

Introduction

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Mark your calendars for a day of health awareness and education on National Triglycerides Day on March 28! This day was created to bring awareness to the importance of knowing and maintaining healthy triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood, and they play an important role in our overall well-being. By taking simple steps like exercising more frequently, eating a balanced diet, reducing stress levels, and quitting smoking, you can help keep your triglyceride levels at a healthy level. So let's celebrate this day by taking care of our bodies and making sure we're living our best life!

TIMELINE

National Triglycerides Day Timeline

First Glycerol Structure Proposal

Swedish scientist A.W. von Hofmann proposes the first structure for glycerol, a component of triglycerides.

Triglycerides Identified as Health Marker

Research begins to emerge suggesting triglycerides as a marker for heart disease risk during the 1950s.

Connection to Diabetes Established

Further research throughout the 1980s identifies elevated levels of triglycerides as a risk factor for diabetes and other health issues.

American Heart Association Guidelines

The American Heart Association releases new guidelines on triglyceride levels and cardiovascular health in 2003.

FDA Approves Triglyceride-lowering Drug

The FDA approves fenofibrate, a drug that helps lower triglyceride levels in blood, showing increased interest in managing triglycerides pharmacologically.

Creation of National Triglycerides Day

National Triglycerides Day is first celebrated in 2015. Its aim is to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy triglyceride levels.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Triglycerides Day

Eat heart-healthy foods

A healthy diet is key to controlling triglycerides. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, such as fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and lean proteins.

EXERCISE

Exercise regularly

The combination of healthy eating and regular physical activity can help lower your triglyceride levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.

AVOID

Avoid alcohol

Alcohol can raise triglyceride levels, so it's best to avoid it if you have high triglycerides. If you do choose to drink, do so in moderation.

MANAGE

Manage stress

Stress can trigger unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise leading to high triglyceride levels. Find a way to manage your stress, such as yoga, meditation, or talking with friends and family.

TAKE

Take your medication

If you have been prescribed medication to help control your triglyceride levels, be sure to take it as directed. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your medication.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why National Triglycerides Day is Important

Triglycerides are an indicator of overall health

Triglycerides not only show how well you manage dietary fat but also provide insight into other areas of health such as diabetes, kidney disease, metabolism disorders and liver health. For this reason, monitoring your triglyceride level is essential for anyone looking to stay on top of their overall health and wellbeing!

Triglycerides are a risk factor for heart disease

High levels of triglycerides in your blood can increase your risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and other serious health conditions. That's why it's important to keep track of your triglyceride levels and talk to your doctor if they're too high or too low.

Changes in lifestyle can help improve triglyceride levels

Making changes to your diet and lifestyle such as reducing saturated fat intake, cutting back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, increasing activity levels and quitting smoking can all help reduce triglyceride levels. By celebrating National Triglycerides Day each year we remind ourselves and others about the importance of maintaining healthy triglyceride numbers.

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