1.   Hydroxylation of vitamin D gives a derivative that will increase intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphates.

2.   Bile acid absorption was increased appreciably by loperamide oxide and, after treatment, was not significantly different from values in the control group.

3.   Both drugs significantly reduced fluid secretion or increased fluid absorption.

4.   In eight animals lidocaine decreased fluid secretion or increased fluid absorption.

5.   Also, she has experimented with taking glycerin, a colorless syrup used in moisturizing creams to prevent dryness, as a way to increase water absorption.

6.   Although prebiotics increase the absorption of calcium and magnesium, no studies have yet shown that regularly eating yogurt helps to prevent osteoporosis.

7.   Alcohol, they said, increases the absorption of carcinogens.

8.   Czech education is performance-oriented, designed to increase the absorption of facts and produce good results on exams.