Malabsorption Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Malabsorption? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Malabsorption
To help reduce your chances of getting malabsorption, take the following steps:
- Minimize use of certain medications, such as antibiotics, that can adversely affect the function of the intestines.
- Do not drink too much alcohol.
- When traveling to foreign countries with questionable water supply, consume only bottled water, eat only cooked foods, and avoid fresh salads or other washed produce.
- Limit or avoid use of laxatives.
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