Why Cystic Fibrosis Patients Need Fat Soluble Vitamins
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Over 85% of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer from pancreatic insufficiency, which impairs the absorption of fats from food. Since fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) depend on dietary fat for absorption, this malfunction makes it essential for cystic fibrosis patients to take fat soluble vitamins.
