B Vitamins: What They Are and Why Weight Loss Surgery Patients Need Supplements
Weight loss surgery patients are advised to supplement their diet with a vitamin B supplement, often taken as sublingual tablets or through monthly injections. Some surgical weight-loss procedures inhibit the absorption of B vitamins, which can lead to deficiency. In addition, the low-calorie, high-protein diet after bariatric surgery does not provide an adequate dietary intake of B vitamins. Patients should
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