What Are Lipids?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. What Are Lipids Made From?
Lipids are molecules that are made up largely, if not entirely, from hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons themselves are compounds that are made from hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon atoms. They are important to us in a number of ways, one being that they help to make up the structure of our body’s cells. Lipids are also important for the functioning of our cells.
Some examples of lipids include, wax, fish oils, animal fats, some vitamins, and some hormones. They are very common in the food that we eat, which is a good thing because we would simply not be able to live without them.
