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Lipids are a major source of storage energy, are important precursors in the body's

metabolic processes, and are essential components of cell membranes and other

biological structures. Lipids also play important roles in absorption of fat-soluble

nutrients. They function as essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6), fat-soluble

vitamins, cellular transport components, and food/medical supplements. Besides

nutrition and biological functions, lipids play an essential role in processing, quality,

and the organoleptic and texture properties of food products (1, 2). Fatty acids

are important components of cell membrane processes and play a major role in the

formation of eicosanoids. Lipids come mainly from one of two sources, ingested

foods or are synthesized in the body, primarily in the liver.

The metabolic role of lipids and the manner in which they operate in cellular

structures is increasingly better understood. This understanding has allowed for

the developments of a diverse number of applications both in the pharmaceutical

and cosmetic fields. The major types of lipids that are present in the human body

and/or play major roles in metabolic processes are triacylglycerols (TAGs), free

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