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Can you have malabsorption with weight loss?
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Yes: Rapid weight loss (intentional or unintentional) due to any reason, including dieting and gastric-bypass surgery (bariatric surgery) of any kind may lead to mal-absorption syndrome. In particular for dietary vitamins and trace elements, as well as essential fatty acids. Thus, working closely with a healthcare professional who is aware of such is impotent in preventing nutritional abnormalities.
Answered 3/22/2013
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