The bariatric patient’s favorite vitamins. Vitamins B1, B2, B5, and B6 are critical for healthy skin, hair, muscles, nervous system, and brain function. But, better yet, the B vitamins are critical in the process of converting carbohydrates into energy.
One of the most common vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery, B12 is an essential nutrient for metabolic and nervous system health. B12 helps breakdown fatty acids and amino acids to provide you with energy and strengthen your immune system.
A mineral essential to thyroid control by regulating your metabolism for weight and energy control. Iodine also promotes skin repair and slows down the appearance of aging.
Another vitamin deficiency after bariatric surgery and the most common reason for post-bariatric anemia. Iron is essential in the production of red blood cells and for making amino acids.
An essential nutrient in the production of DNA, and is especially important for women on child bearing age as a lack of folate can result in birth defects.
Selenium helps fight oxidative stress that could result in chronic health conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Low selenium levels in post-bariatric patients could result in cardiomyopathy.
Otherwise known as vitamin B3, this nutrient helps maintain healthy skin, nerves, and brain and also plays an important role in lowering cholesterol levels.
The insulin nutrient that helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels and is needed to convert glucose into energy, which is extra important for diabetics.