Lipids are the building blocks of living cells and come in a variety of options (waxes, fats, or oils.)

Lipid substances, like fats and oils, are insoluble in water and will not dissolve.

There are many products made from lipid substances including wax-based candles and beeswax candy.

Chewing gum has a high lipid level because it is made out of substances that will dissolve in alcohol but not water.

Because a lipid is a fatty substance, too much of this fatty acid can harden your arteries and cause heart problems.