Is the absorption of fatty acids and monoglycerides in the blood or lymph?

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2026-07-31 12:30

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Fatty acids and monoglycerides are absorbed into the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream. This is because they are too large to be absorbed directly into the blood vessels in the small intestine. The lymphatic system eventually empties into the bloodstream near the heart.

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