What is the Least Common Type of Lipid? Unpacking the Rarity
                                
                                
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                                According to nutritional science, triglycerides make up over 95% of dietary lipids, making them the most abundant type. Conversely, the title of the least common lipid depends heavily on the context, shifting from broad dietary classes to highly specialized cellular messengers that exist in minute concentrations.