Do Large Fats and Fat-Soluble Vitamins Travel Through the Lymphatic System?
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Approximately 75% of the body's lymphatic fluid is drained by the thoracic duct. This vital network serves several key functions, including the absorption and transport of dietary fats and essential fat-soluble vitamins, ensuring they reach systemic circulation. Unlike most other nutrients that enter the bloodstream directly, large lipid molecules take a unique and necessary detour through the lymphatic system.
