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How are vitamins and minerals different?
Vitamins and minerals differ in basic ways. Vitamins are organic and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid.
Where are vitamins digested?
Vitamins do not have to be digested, they can be absorbed directly from the gut contents
What happens to the food we eat in the stomach and digestive system?
The proteins are broken down to amino acids and get absorbed. Carbohydrates are broken down to glucose (and fructose) and are absorbed. Fats are broken down to fatty acids and glycerol and absorbed. Minerals and vitamins are absorbed as such.
Where are minerals broken down?
In the digestive system minerals are broken down in the stomach area
Why don't vitamins and minerals need to be digested before they are absorbed?
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.
Do food that passes through the digestive tract becomes less complex?
Yes. It is broken down into its comprising proteins, starches, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, etc...
Can minerals be broken down by digestion?
No, minerals cannot be broken down by digestion. They remain intact and are absorbed by the body in their original form.
What has vitamins and minerals in?
how many vitamins and minerals and average
What are vitamins broken down into?
Vitamins are broken down into their active forms in the body, such as retinol for vitamin A or ascorbic acid for vitamin C. These active forms can then be utilized by the body for various physiological functions.
What does vitamins turn into when broken down by an enzyme?
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Does chicken have minerals or vitamins in?
yes, chicken have minerals and vitamins in it.
What is the nutrients involved in digestion?
Nutrients involved in digestion include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars, proteins are broken down into amino acids, and fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption and utilization by the body. Additionally, vitamins and minerals play a key role in supporting the digestive process.
