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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 over the day. Calcium citrate is better absorbed in low acid environment.
