What Does the Gallbladder Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Aids in the Absorption of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
In addition to aiding the digestion and absorption of fat, bile that is released into the duodenum from the gallbladder also helps to transport and digest fat-soluble vitamins, which include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat-soluble vitamins follow a similar path to that followed by fat.
This means that bile is necessary for the absorption fat-soluble vitamins.
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