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If i eat a steak, how long does it take to (digest it to protein, fat...etc)?
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Varies...: Many factors will play into the length of time it takes for a person to digest a steak, such as size of the steak, how well it is chewed, the amount of digestive enzymes the person produces, any medications that may affect the acidity of the stomach and other factors. It could be as short as a few hours and as long as several days. You will want to strategize how to maximize digestive efficiency.
Answered 12/15/2016
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6-12 hours: Digestion has many stages and difficult to pin point usually 6-12 hours
Answered 9/15/2014
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Protein digestion: The majority of protein digestion occurs in the stomach and takes about 4-6 hours. A steak dinner can take you two, maybe three days to get out of your intestines. On the other hand, if you eat vegetables and fruits, they're out of your system in less than 12 hours. Be gentle to your body, eat more fruits and veggies! Your body will thank you for it!
Answered 6/10/2018
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