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Results 1 - 10 of 39 for Absorption of food
  1. Vegetarian diet 
    ... a substance found in plant foods inhibits calcium absorption. Foods that are high in both oxalates and calcium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002465.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Iron in diet 
    ... citrus, strawberries, tomatoes, and potatoes) also increase iron absorption. Cooking foods in a cast-iron skillet can also help to increase the amount of iron provided. Some foods reduce iron absorption. For example, commercial black or pekoe teas contain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002422.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Secretin stimulation test (image) 
    ... of enzymes to function in the breakdown and absorption of food. In order to perform the test a tube ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8909.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Diet - liver disease 
    Liver disease can affect the absorption of food and the production of proteins and vitamins. Therefore, your diet may influence your weight, appetite, and the amounts of vitamins in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002441.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. 25-hydroxy vitamin D test 
    ... in the diet Liver and kidney diseases Poor food absorption Use of certain medicines, including phenytoin, phenobarbital, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003569.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ferritin blood test 
    ... bleeding from an injury Heavy menstrual bleeding Poor absorption of iron from food, medicines, or vitamins Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003490.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy 
    ... wound may break open or heal poorly Poor absorption of nutrients from food Phantom rectum, a feeling that your rectum is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007381.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Small intestine (image) 
    ... portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of nutrients from food into the bloodstream. The pyloric sphincter governs the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hyperparathyroidism 
    ... sunlight on their skin or who have poor absorption of vitamin D from food such as after bariatric surgery) Problems absorbing nutrients ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001215.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Large intestine (colon) (image) 
    ... portion of the digestive system most responsible for absorption of water from the indigestible residue of food. The ileocecal valve of the ileum (small intestine) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19220.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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