Why does bacterial overgrowth cause malabsorption in the small intestine?

💡 Explanation

Malabsorption arises from bacterial deconjugation of bile salts because this process reduces the ability of bile to emulsify fats for absorption; therefore, fat absorption decreases, rather than acid-induced damage, pancreatic insufficiency, or autoimmunity causing primary damage.

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