How food works

How what you eat is broken down and used — and where it genuinely interacts with medication.

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How the body uses carbohydrate Watch Ask about this
What fibre actually does Watch Ask about this
How insulin and blood sugar work Watch Ask about this
Why grapefruit affects medicines Watch Ask about this
How iron and calcium are absorbed Watch Ask about this
What hydration does Watch Ask about this

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