Optimizing Vitamin Intake Post Gastric Bypass
Vitamin supplementation is essential for patients following gastric bypass surgery due to anatomical and physiological changes that impair nutrient absorption. Gastric bypass procedures reduce stomach size by approximately 90% and reroute the small intestine, bypassing the duodenum and proximal jejunum where many vitamins and minerals are absorbed. These modifications create a malabsorptive environment that necessitates … Read more