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| Triglyceride (Glycerol and 3 Fatty Acid Tails) |
The monomer of a lipid is a triglyceride. A triglyceride is composed of one glycerol with three fatty acid tails and is the most common fat in your body. Polymers of lipids would be things such as oils, steriods, fats, waxes, etc.
The function of lipids are to provide long term energy. If you don't have any carbohydrates your body will eventually begin to burn the lipids (fat) instead. Lipids are also usually the things that keep you warm.
Fun fact: Lipids are not able to dissolve in water
Lipids such as the fat in our body are vital. Without lipids, issues with vitamin deficiencies, your immune system, vision, skin, hair, and testosterone levels of all genders, and more complications could arise. Too much fat or other lipids could also cause many other health disorders and issues. To stay healthy, the percentage of fat in your food consumption should be between 15-30%.
Many foods contain lipids. Oils, walnuts, and some 'fatty fish' such as salmon and herring provide lipids.
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| Oils |
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| Walnut(s) |
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| 'Fatty Fish' |
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