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Why don't vitamins and minerals need to be digested before they are absorbed?
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∙ 11y ago
Vitamins are used in their original form by the cells. They do not require digestion. They are absorbed directly from the digestive tract, transported by the blood to the cells, and the cells absorb and use what they need.
Because vitamins are absorbed by the body 'as is' - not broken down and digested.
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∙ 11y agoVitamins and minerals are already in the form necessary for use by the body and don't need to be broken down further.
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∙ 11y agolOL DONT KNOW
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What classes of food doesn't have to be digested before it can be absorbed by the small intestine?
Vitamins are not be digested before absorption. The same is true for the minerals. They need not be digested before absorption.
Is cholesterol absorbed without being digested?
Yes, cholesterol and peptides can be absorbed without being digested. Thanks chacha.com
What nutrients need to be digested before absorbed?
If this is for a Basic Nutrition chapter assignment, the choices are as follows: a. vitamins b. minerals c. water d. carbohydrates The answer that you are looking for is carbohydrates. Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates must be digested before they are absorbed.
Do lipids need to be digested before they can be absorbed?
Yes- to be more specific they are "emulsified" by bile, before it is absorbed.
Which is digested before being absorbed?
All food is broken down before digestion.
Where must protein foods be digested before they can be absorbed?
In the Digestive system
Why doesn't water need to be digested before being absorbed?
Water is water. It is already in the right form to be absorbed, no breakup needed.
Soaking vegetables in water before cooking causes leaching of water soluble vitamins and minerals?
does soaking vegetables in water before cooking cause leaching of water soluble vitamins and minerals
Does glucose need to be digested before it is absorbed?
Glucose is a monosaccharide, so it does not need to be broken down any further. It can be absorbed without any changes.
What has to happen to starch before it can be any use for a runner?
Thats easy! It needs to be digested in the stomach and needs to release all the vitamins and minerals it has inside, these will then support the runners and give them natural energy! PS: I know because im a teacher LoL
How does vitamins related to a sports performer?
Vitamins help sports performers. They are good for them before they play. For example, a lot of sports performers drink gatorade, powerade, etc. They all have vitamins and minerals that are good to have before they perform. Vitamins are good or anyone.
Where is vitamin A absorbed?
The bile salts, formed from cholesterol, are essential for the emulsification of fats and fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) before they can be absorbed from the intestine.
