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What is the primary form of lipid in the diet?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpouranswered

Internal Medicine - Cardiology 24 years experience

Variable: Could be highly variable and depends on your diet. Fat regardless of its form is mostly broken down to its more basic forms for absorption.

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