What is the first-pass metabolism in nutrition?
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 50% of the UK population takes daily nutritional supplements, yet a significant portion of the active ingredients is metabolized before reaching the bloodstream due to a phenomenon known as the first-pass metabolism. This metabolic process is a crucial factor in understanding how our bodies absorb and utilize the nutrients we consume orally.