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An incredible journey through the digestive system
Exclusive web clip - Most of us eat several times a day, but how does our digestive system actually extract energy and nutrients from this food? Presenter, Michael Mosley, takes a bite, then CGI animation portrays the food’s complex journey through the digestive system.
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