Answer to Question #293194 in Biochemistry for larry

Question

If a chemical is insoluble in water,insoluble in lipid, only soluble in organic solvents, how can the human body absorb it. Many nutritional supplements fit into this category. Thank You.

Answer 1

The chemicals that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in both water and lipids are organic compounds such as carbohydrates that are essential for the production of body energy. Carbons are extracted from animals and plants by enzymes, purified, and then broken down into single unite glucose, tractates, and finally transported into the bloodstream as a source of energy