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I'm passing food at an incredible rate sometimes in as little as 3 hours. what can i do to slow my digestion to allow for proper absorption?

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Do you: have diarrhea or malabsorption or weight loss? If not then it is unclear what your concerns are, if any of those exist see a doctor

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Answered 11/21/2014

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