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Do you lose protein after having diarrhea?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Diarrhea?: This means poor absorption of all nutritents, including protein. The answer is yes!

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 3/6/2014

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