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Nutrient Absorption

Meaning

Nutrient Absorption is the complex physiological process by which essential macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals are broken down from ingested food and transported across the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Efficient absorption is a prerequisite for all subsequent metabolic and endocrine functions, as the entire body relies on these foundational building blocks for energy production and hormone synthesis. Impaired absorption directly compromises cellular health and systemic vitality.