How dose the body digest different nutrients such as vitamins

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The body digests nutrients through a complex process, primarily in the small intestine where vitamins are absorbed. There are two categories of vitamins: water-soluble (B and C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K). Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in liver tissues, while excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted through urine. Digestive enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down nutrients, facilitating their absorption. Understanding this process is essential for comprehending how the body utilizes different nutrients effectively.
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How dose the body digest different nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in ways of when it goes into each organ what happens?

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Vitamins are adsorbed through small intestine. There are two types of vitamins such as on is water soluble such as vitamins B and C. Then the other group is fat soluble which contains vitamins A, D, K and E. The fat soluble vitamins are stored in the tissues of the liver and the water soluble vitamins are not easily stored and excess amounts are transported to the excretory system through the urine.
 
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laura09 said:
How dose the body digest differnt nutrients?

Hello laura,in order for people here to help you can you be more precise with your question and can you summarise what you know already?The digestive system is extremely complex and numerous tomes have been written on the subject,so where does anyone start with an answer?My guess is that you want to know about the action of "digestive enzymes" and if so you could probably get most of the information you need by googling.
 
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