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Symptom·Digestive·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Fat malabsorption with greasy stools (steatorrhea) support.
When fat malabsorption with greasy stools (steatorrhea) support is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
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- 01Digestive EnzymesModerate85% match
Lipase-containing enzymes help break down dietary fat that is otherwise lost in greasy, floating, foul stools.
SuggestedLipase-rich pancreatin or plant enzyme blend with meals - 02Ox BileLimited78% match
Supplemental bile acids aid emulsification and absorption of fats when bile flow or bile salts are inadequate.
SuggestedOx bile extract taken with fat-containing meals - 03Vitamin D3Strong74% match
Fat malabsorption commonly depletes this fat-soluble vitamin, so repletion protects bone and immune function.
SuggestedVitamin D3, often a higher repletion dose guided by blood levels - 04Vitamin AModerate66% match
Steatorrhea impairs uptake of this fat-soluble vitamin, risking night-vision and skin or immune problems if left untreated.
SuggestedVitamin A (retinyl) or mixed with beta-carotene per clinician - 05Vitamin EModerate60% match
Chronic fat malabsorption lowers this fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin, which over time can affect nerves and muscles.
SuggestedMixed tocopherol or water-miscible vitamin E in malabsorption - 06Vitamin K2Moderate55% match
Fat-soluble vitamin K is poorly absorbed in steatorrhea, and deficiency can impair clotting and bone metabolism.
SuggestedVitamin K2 (MK-7) or clinician-directed K1 repletion - 07MCT OilModerate50% match
Medium-chain fats are absorbed without bile or pancreatic lipase, providing usable calories when long-chain fat is malabsorbed.
SuggestedMCT oil titrated up slowly in foods or drinks
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