Can Water Absorb Through Your Mouth? Unpacking the Science of Oral Absorption
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While the body can absorb some compounds through the oral mucosa, the belief that drinking water is primarily absorbed directly through the mouth is a misconception. Instead, the vast majority of water absorption occurs much further along in the digestive tract, primarily in the small and large intestines. This process is largely driven by osmosis and complex physiological mechanisms, not simple direct absorption in the mouth.
