Vitamin and Mineral Supplements After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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Gastric sleeve surgery is the preferred surgical operation in the treatment of obesity. After this surgery, some vitamin and mineral deficiencies may occur as the absorption of nutrients decreases. Vitamin and mineral supplements are recommended for the first 12 months after surgery to prevent nutritional deficiencies. After 12 months it is usually not necessary.
The vitamins and minerals that the body is most deficient in during this process are iron, calcium, vitamins B and D.
Vitamin D; Vitamin D deficiency is common after gastric sleeve surgery, so it is important to take vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D is frequently recommended because it increases calcium absorption and supports bone health.
Vitamin B12; B12 is the most common vitamin B deficiency after surgery. It is necessary for the nervous system and blood cells. Deficiency can cause irritability, fatigue and anemia.
Iron; It helps reduce the risk of anemia by increasing blood volume, that is, it prevents anemia. Postoperative bleeding can lead to iron deficiency. It should be noted that high amounts of iron intake may cause stomach sensitivity.
Calcium; It is important for bone and dental health. Deficiency may cause osteoporosis. Folic acid; As an extra vitamin, folic acid is necessary for cell renewal and DNA synthesis. That's why it's important to take folic acid supplements.
It is important to take supplements as recommended by your doctor and at the dosage. You should consult your doctor before using different supplements together. You should also take care to consume foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
The vitamins and minerals that the body is most deficient in during this process are iron, calcium, vitamins B and D.
Vitamin D; Vitamin D deficiency is common after gastric sleeve surgery, so it is important to take vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D is frequently recommended because it increases calcium absorption and supports bone health.
Vitamin B12; B12 is the most common vitamin B deficiency after surgery. It is necessary for the nervous system and blood cells. Deficiency can cause irritability, fatigue and anemia.
Iron; It helps reduce the risk of anemia by increasing blood volume, that is, it prevents anemia. Postoperative bleeding can lead to iron deficiency. It should be noted that high amounts of iron intake may cause stomach sensitivity.
Calcium; It is important for bone and dental health. Deficiency may cause osteoporosis. Folic acid; As an extra vitamin, folic acid is necessary for cell renewal and DNA synthesis. That's why it's important to take folic acid supplements.
It is important to take supplements as recommended by your doctor and at the dosage. You should consult your doctor before using different supplements together. You should also take care to consume foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
