*Overeating *Obesity *Diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance - it is one of the defined components of metabolic syndrome (along with central obesity, hypertension, and hyperglycemia) *Excess alcohol consumption *Kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome * Genetic predisposition; some forms of familial hyperlipidemia such as familial combined hyperlipidemia i.e. Type II hyperlipidemia *Lipoprotein lipase deficiency - Deficiency of this water-soluble enzyme, that hydrolyzes triglycerides in lipoproteins, leads to elevated levels of triglycerides in the blood. * Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency or Cholesteryl ester storage disease * Certain medications e.g. isotretinoin, hydrochlorothiazide diuretics, beta blockers, protease inhibitors * Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) * Lupus and associated autoimmune responses * Glycogen storage disease type 1. * Propofol * HIV medications
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypolipoproteinemia
Dyslipidemia
Glycemia
Dysglycemia
Hyperinsulinemia
Hypocholesterolemia