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Why do lipase inhibitors not completely stop all the fat from being absorbed?
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Orlistst lipase inhi: Orlistat is a lipase inhibiter and has a role in fat absorption, but the dosage approved by fda, are not enough to affect 100% blockage of fat absorption.Only 25 to 30% of fat is not absorped by taking the approved doses of orlistat.
Answered 6/26/2012
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