How are Flavonoids Absorbed? The Intricate Journey from Diet to Circulation
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Less than 10% of dietary flavonoids are thought to be directly absorbed in the small intestine, challenging the assumption that all bioactive compounds are easily assimilated. This low rate is due to a complex journey of digestion and metabolism, highlighting how flavonoids are absorbed through a dual-pathway system involving both the small and large intestines.
