Question

It takes more than 8 hours for ingested carbohydrate to be digested, absorbed, and circulated in the cells. True or false

Answer 1

False. While the complete process of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates can vary based on several factors (including the type of carbohydrate, individual metabolism, and overall digestive health), carbohydrates generally begin to be digested and absorbed quite quickly, often within 1-2 hours after ingestion. Simple carbohydrates can be absorbed rapidly, while complex carbohydrates may take longer, but typically not as long as 8 hours for initial absorption.