The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals After Obesity Surgery

The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals After Obesity Surgery

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients necessary for life and involved in many metabolic reactions. They are essential for human health. Since most of the vitamins and minerals are not synthesized in the body, they must be taken with food. In case of inadequate and irregular nutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiency negatively affects individuals physically and mentally. At the same time, some complications develop in excessive purchases. For this reason, it is recommended to take adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals based on age, gender and disease status of individuals.

Why is Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Important After Obesity Surgery?

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can be seen after bariatric surgery due to the reduction of stomach volume, some changes in absorption and restriction of certain nutrients in the first 2 months. Especially vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, folic acid and calcium deficiencies occur. For this reason, patients who have undergone bariatric surgery should take multivitamin and multimineral support in the required amounts and at appropriate times, under the follow-up of a dietitian, in order for the post-operative processes to progress in a healthy way.