Effect of giardiasis combined with low-protein diet on intestinal absorption of glucose and electrolytes in gerbils

► Gut absorption in giardiasis combined with low-protein diet was evaluated in gerbils. ► The glucose absorption was not significantly affected by diet or infection. ► Sodium and potassium uptake increased in infected group. ► Increased uptake suggests a compensatory mechanism to diarrhea caused by giardiasis.