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Endogenous triglycerides are synthesized by the liver, primarily from excess dietary carbohydrates, and to a lesser extent from protein/fats

The majority of cholesterol in circulation is synthesized by the liver (from excess carbohydrates for the most part) and other cells.

The liver converts excess carbohydrates and proteins into triglycerides, which are exported as very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)