LPL hydrolyzes TG in the chylomicrons into free-fatty acids that are either oxidized by the muscle cells to generate energy, stored in adipose tissue, oxidized in the liver, or used in hepatic ...

into free fatty acids and monoglycerides, which can be absorbed by cells in the intestine. After being broken down, fats need to be absorbed and transported to the body's cells: Chylomicrons enter ...

LPL breaks chylomicrons down into free fatty acids to be used as energy or stored in fat tissue. Without enough LPL, the volume of triglyceride-dense chylomicrons in the bloodstream becomes too ...

The omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA ... of TG from circulating TG-containing lipoproteins (VLDL and chylomicrons) from the bloodstream.