Small Intestine

Uses

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• The small intestine is responsible for ninety percent of all digestion. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• The human body lacks enzymes to digest fiber, so fiber passes through the small intestine undigested. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• The small intestine handles 90% of all digestion and nutrient absorption. — Bloating: The Ultimate Indicator of the Right Diet
• The small intestine requires an alkaline environment to activate its digestive enzymes. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• The duodenum is the primary site for iron absorption. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• The ileum reabsorbs ninety percent of bile salts and absorbs vitamin B12, dietary fat, fat-soluble vitamins, and electrolytes. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• The small intestine's internal surface area covers approximately 2,700 square feet when fully stretched. — Bloating: The Ultimate Indicator of the Right Diet
• Damage to the small intestinal lining reduces absorption of vitamins, minerals, fats, and bile salts, causing systemic deficiencies. — Bloating: The Ultimate Indicator of the Right Diet
• Gastric bypass surgery can impair iron absorption because the duodenum is altered or bypassed. — The Difference Between the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine
• Damage to the small intestinal lining impairs bile salt recycling, causing bile levels to drop. — Bloating: The Ultimate Indicator of the Right Diet