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Chylomicrons: The Major Carrier of Dietary Lipids Into Circulation

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Approximately 70-90 grams of dietary lipids are transported by chylomicrons daily, making them the most significant carrier of fats from the intestine. These large, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins are the primary way dietary lipids are packaged and delivered from intestinal cells into circulation.