Mental Health > Eating Disorders Forum > Digestion-how Long.
Anorexia nervosa is one of several eating disorders. But what is anorexia exactly and who does it affect? Get anorexia basics and facts in this short intro....
What are the most common signs of anorexia? We list the physical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia here and outline when to seek help....
Join Our Community!
Avatar
Q: Digestion-how Long.
asked by: deathx on November 18th, 2005
Experienced User
From the moment you eat something, how long does it take till that food has been consumed in some form. For example, after scoffing a tub of ice cream for example, how long before the evil sugars and calories affect your body? I've always wondered, given when I binge, I wonder if its "too late" ya' know, will throwing up stop this. Regardless, i'll prolly, sadly, keep on doing it.

...And I thought I had stopped.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(5)
Avatar
lonely_angel
replied on November 23rd, 2005
Experienced User
Hey well I don't really know the answer to the question. I think that it could vary on like your body. I am not sure though.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
reinke
replied on December 10th, 2005
New User
Within 10 Min.
You start to absorb calories-simple carbs within 10 minutes but protien and fat take longer, on average about 1-6 hours. It would take that long to absorb all of it but not much is absorbed for the first hour unless you have simple carbs on an empty stomach.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Oregonista
replied on January 22nd, 2006
New User
I heard it was 3 hours
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
wallflower924
replied on January 22nd, 2006
New User
Thats a good question, I was wondering the same thing. I always just figured as long as you can still throw it up you're saving yourself at least a few of the calories. Once I tried throwing something up at night what had eaten for breakfast and it just wouldnt come out. And I felt horrible b/c it hurt more then when you just throw up right after eating. I realie I was no help. Sorry.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
breeanna
replied on January 22nd, 2006
Experienced User
Although as soon as you eat something, your body uses the energy in it, it doesnt digest it so you can still throw it up. Proteins and fats take 4.5 hours to work their way through your stomache, so after that, basically, your screwed. Carbohydrates take 3 hours. My binges go for 3 hours usually. They are long. I feel fat.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search