When we talk about nutrient absorption, we're referring to the assimilation of substances like vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids into the bloodstream and cells or across tissue and organs.
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āVIDEO: Nutrient Absorption
āNutrient Absorption in the Digestive System
Digested molecules of food, as well as water and minerals from the diet, are absorbed from the cavity of the upper small intestine. The absorbed materials cross the mucosa into the blood
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Digested molecules of food, as well as water and minerals from the diet, are absorbed from the cavity of the upper small intestine. The absorbed materials cross the mucosa into the blood, mainly, and are carried off in the bloodstream to other parts of the body for storage or further chemical change. This part of the digestive system process varies with different types of nutrients.
āInfo Intestinel Villi
Tiny hair-like projections that line the inside of the small intestine. They contain blood vessels and help absorb nutrients.
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āThe Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, water, and even salt are essential nutrients.
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Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, water, and even salt are essential nutrients because, as the Australian Department of Health explains, they provide the body "with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes." Following are descriptions explaining how these nutrients interact with the digestive system and aid in the functioning of the human body.
āNutrient Absorption in the Digestive System
āDigestion Control
A fascinating feature of theĀ digestive systemĀ is that it contains its own regulators.
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āHormone Regulators
The major hormones that control the functions of the digestive system are produced and released by cells in the mucosa of the stomach and small intestine.
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The major hormones that control the functions of the digestive system are produced and released by cells in the mucosa of the stomach and small intestine. These hormones are released into the blood of the digestive tract, travel back to the heart and through the arteries, and return to the digestive system, where they stimulate digestive juices and cause organ movement. The hormones that control digestion are gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin (CCK):
- Gastrin causes the stomach to produce an acid for dissolving and digesting some foods. It is also necessary for the normal growth of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and colon.
- Secretin causes the pancreas to send out a digestive juice that is rich in bicarbonate. It stimulates the stomach to produce pepsin, an enzyme that digests protein, and it also stimulates the liver to produce bile.
- CCK causes the pancreas to grow and to produce the enzymes of pancreatic juice, and it causes the gallbladder to empty.
āNerve Regulators
Two types ofĀ nervesĀ help to control the action of the digestive system. Extrinsic (outside) nerves come to the digestive organs from the unconscious part of theĀ brainĀ or from theĀ spinal cord.
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Two types of nerves help to control the action of the digestive system. Extrinsic (outside) nerves come to the digestive organs from the unconscious part of the brain or from the spinal cord. They release a chemical called acetylcholine and another called adrenaline. Acetylcholine causes the muscle of the digestive organs to squeeze with more force and increase the "push" of food and juice through the digestive tract. Acetylcholine also causes the stomach and pancreas to produce more digestive juice. Adrenaline relaxes the muscle of the stomach and intestine and decreases the flow of blood to these organs.
Even more important, though, are the intrinsic (inside) nerves, which make up a very dense network embedded in the walls of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. The intrinsic nerves are triggered to act when the walls of the hollow organs are stretched by food. They release many different substances that speed up or delay the movement of food and the production of juices by the digestive organs.
Even more important, though, are the intrinsic (inside) nerves, which make up a very dense network embedded in the walls of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. The intrinsic nerves are triggered to act when the walls of the hollow organs are stretched by food. They release many different substances that speed up or delay the movement of food and the production of juices by the digestive organs.
āFood Pairs to Support Absorption
Certain foods just belong together ā and no, we're not talking about peanut butter and jelly (although that's definitely delicious!). In combination, some foods not only taste great, but they help you absorb nutrients more effectively.
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āSupplements to Support Absorption
āBio Strath
Bio-Strath significantly improves the absorption of nutrients in the intestine, including key substances such as vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium and importantly iron which is notoriously difficult to absorb.
āHerbalife
Herbalife Formula 3 Cell ActivatorĀ® provides mitochondrial and nutrient absorption support* with alpha-lipoic acid. Mitochondria are known as the āpowerhouseā of the cell and produce energy for numerous biological processes. Formula 3 Cell ActivatorĀ® is a great addition to complement your basic nutrition daily regimen.
āTriangle of Health
The Triangle of Health is a three-step system that delivers the nutrients you need plus the science to make sure they are optimally absorbed by your body.
āAvocados help Food Absorption
Fat in Avocado Helps Body Absorb, Convert Vitamin A Nutrients.
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āHerbs for Digestion
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A healthy diet throughout life promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes, supports normal growth, development and aging, helps to maintain a healthy body weight, and reduces the risk of chronic disease leading to overall health and well-being.
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