After digestion fats are also transported to the liver. These fats are packaged into protein complexes in the liver and then transported to other cells in the body including the fat-storing cells, also known as adipocytes. The liver also synthesizes triglycerides from excess carbohydrates and proteins. Because fats in the form of triglycerides are not water soluble they must be transported to other cells by proteins. The lipoprotein transport molecules are made in the liver. These lipoproteins are the VLDLs that are measured in a lipid profile. The liver additionally synthesizes cholesterol from fatty acids