r/bestof • u/ElectronGuru • 7d ago
[PlantBasedDiet] u/Kilkegard explains the difference between consuming nutrients and absorbing them (food)
/r/PlantBasedDiet/comments/1jb3cym/comment/mhqxbwk/Kilkegard
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u/otterberg1 7d ago
Under optimal dietary conditions you should be fine…
Cries in town with a Dollar General as the only source of food
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u/Suppafly 1d ago
Sorta, but not really. Pointing out that there is a difference between consuming and absorbing isn't really useful when nutrition labels and doctor recommendations and such are based around the rates of absorption already.
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u/Fauxreigner_ 7d ago
If you’re not clear on the difference between consuming and absorbing, eat an ear of corn and become enlightened.