Episode 484
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?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
September 6, 20213m 29s
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Show Notes
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... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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