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To confirm malabsorption, your doctor
may order a test called a stool fat analysis.
This noninvasive, reliable test is used
to detect large amounts of fat in the stool,
which may indicate malabsorption. Your
doctor may also order blood tests to identify
vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
When pancreatic insufficiency is thought
to be a contributing factor in malabsorption,
pancreatic enzymes may be
prescribed to deliver bioactive enzymes
to the site of digestion and provide relief
from symptoms.5
There are also steps you can take to enhance
your body's absorption of essential
vitamins and nutrients, like taking the right
vitamin supplement.Studies showed that
many CF patients have lower than normal
blood levels of important fat-soluble
vitamins and antioxidants.6,7 One vitamin
supplement designed especially for patients
with CF is AquADEKs™.
Please refer to the PDF version of the Patient Brochure for all references
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