Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Bariatric surgery patients have extremely high rates of pre-existing micronutrient deficiencies, requiring comprehensive screening and aggressive post-operative supplementation.
If you are having bariatric surgery, get screened for nutrient deficiencies beforehand. Do not rely on standard multivitamins alone; you will likely need specific, higher-dose supplements tailored to your blood work to prevent long-term health issues.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Up to 85.5% of patients had at least one vitamin or mineral deficiency before bariatric surgery, while 50% displayed a deficiency of greater than 2 micronutrients... Studies on nutritional status before bariatric surgery found 70–90% of participants were vitamin D deficient
Why this rating
Specific statistics from multiple studies cited in the review.
Source
Obesity and malnutrition in children and adults: A clinical review
Morgan Bradley et al. · Obesity Pillars · 2023
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