Chylomicrons are large particles that transport dietary fat and cholesterol from the intestines to the liver and other tissues. They are also known as ultra low-density lipoproteins. 

How are chylomicrons made? 

• The intestines produce chylomicrons from dietary lipids, such as cholesterol and fatty acids
• The size of chylomicrons depends on how much fat is consumed
• A high-fat meal leads to larger chylomicrons

What do chylomicrons do? 

Carry fat-soluble vitamins, cholesterol, and triglycerides from the small intestine to the bloodstream
Distribute dietary triglycerides to muscle and adipose tissue
Promote intestinal absorption of lipopolysaccharides

Chylomicronemia 

A condition that can be caused by genetic factors, obesity, diabetes, or certain medications
Symptoms include abdominal pain, nerve damage, and fatty deposits in the skin

Chylomicron remnants 

Smaller particles that result from lipolytic processes that break down chylomicrons