Micronutrients & recovery

Bariatric surgery significantly increases the risk of bone loss and fractures, particularly in malabsorptive procedures, due to reduced calcium absorption and secondary hyperparathyroidism, which is not fully mitigated by standard calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

If you have bariatric surgery, especially a malabsorptive type like gastric bypass, your risk of bone fractures increases significantly. Standard calcium and vitamin D supplements often fail to prevent this bone loss. You need specialized, long-term bone health monitoring beyond standard care.