The is when the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract is poor (low level). This can be caused by drug side effects or a health condition or disease.

an impaired ability of the lining of the small intestine to absorb nutrients from food

A defect in the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract into the blood stream.

Poor absorption of nutrients from the gut leading to symptoms such as weight loss, weakness, tiredness and loose stools.

abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract

Inability to absorb sufficient nutrients, either certain specific nutrients or all nutrients in general, from one's typical diet.

defective or inadequate absorption of nutrients from intestinal tract ( Hingvastak, Triphala)

Impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients.

poor absorption of nutrients by the small intestine

Failure of the intestine to digest or absorb food stuffs leading to diarrhoea and malnutrition.

A situation where only a small percentage of the calories and nutrients eaten are digested and absorbed. After the duodenal switch, patients do not absorb all of the calories and nutrients that they eat.

Incorrect absorption.

A condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients.

The inability to adequately or efficiently absorb nutrients from the intestinal tract

Poor absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Malabsorption may result from disease (i.e. cystic fibrosis), drug therapy, radiation therapy, gastrointestinal pathogens, or inherited conditions.

Nutritionally, a defect in the absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream.

inability of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT to absorb food, drugs or any substance needed to maintain good health; if not countered, leads to weight loss and AIDS WASTING SYNDROME.

Is the bad absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract. This results in vitamin deficiencies, loss of weight, and poor health.

Faulty absorption of nutrients by the intestine.

impaired absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract.

The impaired absorption by the intestines of nutrients from food. Malabsorption can be specific and involve sugars, fats , proteins , or vitamins . Alternatively, malabsorption can be general and nonspecific. See the entire definition of Malabsorption

Not getting enough nutrient from the gastrointestinal tract.

Defective or inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract.

Difficulty in the digestion or absorption of nutrients from food substances. More Information

This is the poor, very low levels of absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract in the intestines to the bloodstream. This condition may result from disease, drug side effects, pathogens, or defective genes. (See also Absorption, Genes, Nutrients, and Pathogens).

Impaired absorption of nutrients; i.e. impaired intestinal absorption.

poor absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream find all NHC pages containing: malabsorption

Inadequate uptake of nutrients from food products.

inability of the intestines to absorb food, drug or any substance needed to maintain good health.

Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients.

Defective absorption of fluids.

Malabsorption is the state of impaired absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. It has many different potential causes. Specific causes lead to different patterns in malabsorption.