Does Water Go Straight into the Bloodstream? The Surprising Answer Explained
                                
                                
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                                Within as little as 5 minutes, water can begin entering your bloodstream on an empty stomach. This rapid absorption process raises a common question: does water go straight into the bloodstream, or is there more to the story? While remarkably fast, the journey involves a specific path through the digestive tract before reaching your blood.