How are carbohydrates digested?
How are carbohydrates digested?
Carbohydrates are broken down in the small intestine, mostly into simple sugars, then they are absorbed through the lining of the small intestine into the blood stream. Watch gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explain how carbs are digested.
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