I WONDER - How Long Does It Take To Digest Food? Me Pregunto - Cuánto Tiempo Se Tarda En Digerir Los Alimentos?

The video explains that digestion can take up to 8 hours, and even after a big meal, the stomach may still be storing food from a previous meal. An adult's stomach can hold up to a kilogram of food, similar to the weight of a can of vegetables. While you can eat quickly, digestion is a slower process as the body breaks down food gradually.

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