The Mighty Chylomicron – or Why Dr. Robert C. Atkins was right!
Anything insoluble in water or blood, such as cholesterol, has to be delivered in a lipoprotein (a lipid/protein delivery vehicle). The mighty Chylomicron - the largest lipoprotein – is sent out from the intestines (gut) to deliver dietary fat – exogenous fat. The 2nd largest lipoprotein – VLDL – Very Low Density Lipoprotein – is sent out [...]
