Digestion
What it is
Digestion breaks food into smaller components through physical movement and chemical reactions.
What it does
It makes food components available for later absorption.
Research context and ingredient forms
Breaking food down and moving nutrients into the body are related but distinct steps.
Using this information
When reading a digestion claim, identify the food component and the measured outcome. An enzyme result alone is not proof that symptoms or nutrition improved.
Scientific Research & References
- Your Digestive System & How It Works
NIDDK, NIH
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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