Skip to content

Tag: Indigestible components

Explore our comprehensive collection of health articles in this category.

What Happens to the Food Components That the Body Can't Use?

5 min read
Over 90% of the nutrients from the food we eat are absorbed in the small intestine. But what happens to the food components that the body can't use? These indigestible materials, such as dietary fiber, play a vital role in the digestive process before being eliminated as waste.