What is the mechanism by which Olestra (Olean®) works?
A) Cannot be absorbed because of its chemical structure
B) Cannot be metabolized because of its chemical structure
C) Cannot be stored in adipose tissue because of its chain length
D) Can be broken down by the liver and eventually excreted

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Olestra is a fat substitute that cannot be absorbed by the body due to its chemical structure, which prevents digestive enzymes from breaking it down.

What Is the Mechanism by Which Olestra (Olean®) Works