Olestra
Minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract without being digested first.
cholesterol
Monosaccharides (such as glucose and fructose), amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals can be absorbed without first being digested in the human gastrointestinal tract. These nutrients are small enough to pass through the lining of the small intestine directly into the bloodstream. This process is facilitated by specific transport mechanisms for each type of nutrient. However, larger molecules like disaccharides and proteins require digestion by enzymes before they can be absorbed.
It comes out the other end.
Alcohol (ethanol) can diffuse from the digestive tract into the bloodstream without being digested. This is why alcohol can quickly enter the bloodstream and reach the brain, leading to its effects on the central nervous system.
cellulose which is present in grass can be digested by ruminants but cannot be digested by humans
Villi are small, finger-like projections that line the inner surface of the small intestine, a key component of the gastrointestinal tract. They increase the surface area for absorption, allowing nutrients from digested food to be efficiently absorbed into the bloodstream. The presence of villi is essential for effective digestion and nutrient uptake, contributing significantly to the overall function of the gastrointestinal system. Without villi, nutrient absorption would be severely compromised.
Glucose
No, starch cannot diffuse into the human bloodstream without being digested. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that must first be broken down into simpler sugars, primarily glucose, through the process of digestion. This breakdown occurs in the mouth and small intestine via enzymes like amylase. Only after starch is digested into glucose can it be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Glucose, if you're a diabetic with a rectal bleed.
water
no it cant digest it just goes right through you