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Gut microbiotica to human existence

What value is gut microbiotica to human existence?  There are estimated to be 200 to 300 colonic species of bacteria in the gut, each with a unique function. Commensal Effects of Gut Microbiotica on Humans Action Effect Carbohydrate fermentation Reduction of intraluminal colonic pH Protein fermentation Production of NH 4 and sympathetic amines Synthesis of short-chain free …

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Nutritional deficiencies with bariatric surgery

What nutritional deficiencies are seen with bariatric surgery? Fat malabsorption B 12 deficiency: 37% develop B 12 deficiency Folate deficiency Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency Iron deficiency and anemia seen in 33% and 30%, respectively Recommended Supplements Iron 325 mg twice daily B 12 as part of a multivitamin Folate as part of a multivitamin 1200 to 1500 mg calcium in divided doses …

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Medical benefits of bariatric surgery

Medical benefits of bariatric surgery Diabetes: 83% of patients with type 2 diabetes and 99% of those with glucose intolerance maintained normal levels of plasma glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, and insulin; 88% of diabetics no longer required medication. Cardiovascular: 15% of patients experienced a decrease in cholesterol; 50%, a decrease in triglycerides; and prescription-treated hypertension was decreased from …

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NIH consensus criteria for bariatric surgery

What are the National Institutes of Health consensus criteria thought to be viable indications for bariatric surgery? Failure of a major weight-loss program plus excessive obesity BMI of more than 40 kg/m 2 or Failure of a major weight-loss program plus BMI of more than 35 kg/m 2 and Obesity-related comorbidities ** Hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, DJD and …

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