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The body will absorb most things it takes in, whether good or bad.
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The body is selective — it does not absorb everything. Barriers (skin, mucous membranes, the gut lining, blood–brain barrier), digestive enzymes, transport proteins, and liver/kidney metabolism/excretion all limit or modify what enters and stays in tissues. Some substances are poorly absorbed (most dietary fiber), others are chemically broken down or excreted quickly, while certain chemicals and fat‑soluble toxins can be readily absorbed and may accumulate.
The body is selective — it does not absorb everything. Barriers (skin, mucous membranes, the gut lining, blood–brain barrier), digestive enzymes, transport proteins, and liver/kidney metabolism/excretion all limit or modify what enters and stays in tissues. Some substances are poorly absorbed (most dietary fiber), others are chemically broken down or excreted quickly, while certain chemicals and fat‑soluble toxins can be readily absorbed and may accumulate.
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