Tag: Nutrient carriers

An estimated one billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency, a common issue stemming from the complex process of nutrient absorption and transport. To understand this better, we must first address what carries fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, through the body from the small intestine to where they are needed. Unlike their water-soluble counterparts, these lipid-dependent vitamins rely on special transport mechanisms for their journey through the bloodstream.

According to Ayurveda, a weak digestive fire (agni) can hinder the body's ability to absorb vital nutrients, including iron. This is why addressing nutrient absorption is often just as important as consuming iron-rich foods, and it's where the traditional remedy of consuming ghee for iron deficiency comes into play.