How long before the food I eat becomes 'me'?

From digestion to absorption to incorporation: how long does it take for food to become part of us?

03 September 2021

Presented by Eva Higginbotham.

HUMAN-ABDOMEN

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Listener Martin wanted to know: "How long does it take the food I eat to become part of me?" Eva Higginbotham set off to find out the answer...

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