The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...
Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...
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How long does it take to digest food?
A nutrition expert breaks down how long it takes to digest food—and shares tips on keeping your digestive system healthy.
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