drippingthighs t1_irdl30x wrote on October 7, 2022 at 6:18 AM

Reply to comment by thenebular in What happens when a bruise heals? by DwagonFyre

can no corn be broken down ever? i always wonder why they appear in the toilet. why do ppl eat it then?

also, what % of maximum nutrients does the body absorb before it poops? is it like 99%? as a kid i always thought maybe there was an inefficiency and possibly reeating it (obv not a good idea) would help absorb the rest

[deleted] t1_irdx6rt wrote on October 7, 2022 at 9:31 AM

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nill0c t1_irdyskq wrote on October 7, 2022 at 9:56 AM

Only the pieces that aren’t sufficiently chewed pass through. This can be why people with tooth problems, can also develop digestive problems, since they can’t properly chew their food.