--the body/intestine does not "absorb" incoming fat, it is digested, processed and assimilated with the assistance of bile from the liver...and once it enters the bloodstream, the liver continues to process the fat.
--light colored or orange colored stool does not necessarily indicate that your body is not "absorbing" fat. The brown/red coloration is caused by the liver dumping used-up red blood cells. The liver disposing of normal bile (which is yellow/green) is normal, and when mixed with the brown/red waste, the color becomes lighter.
--one achieves the OPPOSITE of hydration, by mixing Sea Salt with water and drinking it. ONLY PURE WATER ensures hydration; the salt contains minerals that helps keep our electrolytes in balance.