Chylomicrons

Chylomicrons are large lipoprotein particles that transport dietary lipids, primarily triglycerides, from the intestines to [...]

Triglycerides

Triglycerides (also called triacylglycerols or TAGs) are the primary form of fat in the diet [...]

Monoglycerides

Monoglycerides (also called monoacylglycerols or MAGs) are lipids consisting of a glycerol backbone esterified with [...]

Diglycerides

Diglycerides (also called diacylglycerols or DAGs) are lipids composed of a glycerol backbone esterified with [...]

Oleic acid

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid prevalent in plant and animal fats, known [...]

Linoleic acid (Omega-6)

Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid critical for cell membrane structure, skin [...]

Alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3)

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid critical for heart health, inflammation [...]

Stearic acid

Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid prevalent in animal and plant fats, known [...]

Palmitic acid

Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid, one of the most common in both dietary [...]

EPA

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for cardiovascular health, inflammation [...]

DHA

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for brain, eye, and [...]

Arachidonic acid

Arachidonic acid (AA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid critical for cell membrane structure and [...]

Starch

Starch is a complex polysaccharide and the primary storage carbohydrate in plants, serving as a [...]

Pectin

Pectin is a soluble polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables, widely [...]

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan, a polysaccharide found in connective tissues, skin, and synovial [...]