The passage of nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream.
Intestinal absorption is the process by which digested nutrients cross the wall of the small intestine into the blood or lymph.
The small intestine is lined with villi and microvilli that multiply its absorption surface up to 250 m². Simple carbohydrates and amino acids enter the portal blood to the liver. Fats take the lymphatic route via chylomicrons. Certain nutrients require specific transporters.
Ensuring the transfer of nutrients to the target cells of the body.
Maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosa through a diet rich in fiber and probiotics.
A healthy intestinal mucosa is a condition sine qua non for good nutrient absorption.
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