Apr 24, 2023
Women’s Small Intestines Are 30 Centimetres Longer Than Men’s
New Scientist
Women’s small intestines are longer than men’s, with this added length probably helping them to better absorb fat and other nutrients if needed for pregnancy and breastfeeding. “The small intestine is all about absorption, absorption, absorption,” says Amanda Hale, a graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences.