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are the vitamins digested in our body?if yes,name the enzyme that breaks it down for absorption

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Vitamins do not need digestion. They are absorbed directly from the intestine by the blood in their original form and are transported to the cells. Fat soluble vitamins require fats to dissolve and are transported. Thus no enzymes are required.


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