Fat absorption test

The fat absorption test refers to the examination of the fat absorption function in food. Fat absorption test has diagnostic value for diseases of digestive mechanism. The malabsorption caused by pancreatic exocrine function by-election is usually milder due to a decrease in daily fecal fat and bile salt concentrations. When bile salts are lacking, the absorption of soluble vitamins is affected. Excretory disorders occur with steatosis. People to be checked: Suspected of poor absorption of fat from the small intestine.