TED-Ed: How does your body process medicine? - Celine Valery

The video explains how orally ingested medicine, like ibuprofen, is absorbed and processed in the body. It starts in the digestive system, moves through the liver where enzymes may neutralize it, and enters the circulatory system to reach target areas. The effectiveness and elimination of the drug depend on various factors, including dosage, individual differences, and physiological conditions. Proper dosing is crucial, especially for children, due to their rapidly changing bodies. Future advancements may allow personalized medicine dosing through DNA testing.

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