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Dietary Fats

Meaning

Dietary fats are a fundamental macronutrient class, composed of triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols, that serve as a primary energy source, structural component of cell membranes, and essential carrier for fat-soluble vitamins. From a hormonal health perspective, these molecules are critically important as the foundational precursor for all steroid hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol. The quality and composition of consumed fats profoundly influence systemic inflammation and endocrine function.