Fats and lipids are an essential component of the homeostatic function of the human body. Lipids contribute to some of the body’s most vital processes.
Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water. Lipids include:
Fats and oils (triglycerides)
Phospholipids
Waxes
Steroids
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