A person tells the nurse about the 'new vitamin pill' she started taking because it won't 'break down until it reaches the large intestine.' Which of the following is correct about the benefits of this vitamin pill?

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Most vitamins and minerals are absorbed in the small intestine, not the large intestine. If a vitamin pill doesn't break down until it reaches the large intestine, it would be too late for the body to absorb most of its nutrients, rendering it ineffective.

A Person Tells the Nurse About the 'New Vitamin Pill