Absorbed nutrient question

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In summary, the conversation discusses the process of glucose absorption in the small intestine and its transportation to the liver through the hepatic portal vein. The question is raised about how the body knows how much insulin to secrete for the liver to convert glucose to glycogen. It is mentioned that the liver also has Glut2 transporters that do not require insulin. The liver stores some glucose as glycogen and converts the rest into triglycerides. The proportion of glucose and triglycerides that are put into the bloodstream is still unknown, which can impact glucose levels and weight gain. The speaker also notes that they have made some recent discoveries about this process.
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If all of the absorbed glucose travels from the small intestine via the hepatic portal vein to the liver how does the body know how much insulin to secrete for the liver to convert the glucose to glycogen? Does some absorbed nutrient go via the pancreas?
 
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I'm sorry you are not generating any responses at the moment. Is there any additional information you can share with us? Any new findings?
 
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Hi Greg, yes I have made some discoveries recently. The liver has Glut2 transporters which do not need insulin. But I still got a query. The liver will make some of the glucose into glycogen and store it, which is expected. And some is turned into triglycerides. The rest will be put into the blood stream as glucose. I still don't know how it decides what proportions of glucose and triglycerides it will put into the blood stream. Obviously not all of the glucose we eat and is absorbed goes into the blood stream. This can have a bearing on whether the person ends up with high glucose levels or puts on extra weight.
thank kyrani.
 

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Nutrients are substances found in food that are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of the body. They provide energy and support various bodily functions such as digestion, metabolism, and immune system. Without nutrients, the body cannot function properly and can lead to health problems.

How are nutrients absorbed in the body?

Nutrients are absorbed in the body through the process of digestion. First, food is broken down into smaller particles by enzymes in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. Then, the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to different cells and tissues in the body.

What factors affect the absorption of nutrients?

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