How are fats transported in the body?

Fats are primarily transported in the body as lipoproteins, which are complexes of lipids and proteins. After dietary fats are absorbed in the intestines, they are packaged into chylomicrons and released into the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream. In the blood, lipoproteins such as low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) further transport triglycerides and cholesterol to various tissues for energy use, storage, or cellular function. Enzymes like lipoprotein lipase facilitate the breakdown of these lipoproteins, allowing cells to take up fatty acids for metabolism.