How does chronic use of laxatives in an attempt to lose weight lead to nutritional deficiencies?
Laxatives contain magnesium, which can stimulate the release of water from the cells of the intestines and can speed up the transit of nutrients such that fewer nutrients are absorbed. This can interfere with absorption of glucose, calcium, potassium,vitamin D, and other fat-soluble vitamins. See Table C14-1 for selected drug-nutrient interactions..
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A) Low level of physical fitness B) Pre-existing health conditions C) Heat exhaustion D) Allergic reactions E) Electrolyte imbalance
A fourth method is called ____________, which involves a vesicle that forms from the enterocyte's cell membrane, engulfing the nutrient and then drawing the nutrient into the cell.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) proteins. B) carbohydrates. C) cholesterol. D) fats.