Monthly Archives: March 2017

Common Deficiencies – Vitamin D

Vitamin D Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is activated in the body during exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is also found in some fish, fish liver oils, and egg yolks, and in fortified dairy and grain products. Vitamin … Continue reading

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Common Post-op Deficiencies – Thiamin

Thiamin Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is one of eight B vitamins that help produce energy for the body by converting carbohydrates into fuel. Thiamin and the other B vitamins are needed for fat and protein metabolism; normal functioning of the … Continue reading

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Common Post-op Deficiencies – Folic Acid

Folic Acid Lab values for folic acid are frequently elevated in patients who routinely take the recommended vitamin and mineral supplements. Deficiencies are typically only seen when multivitamin and mineral supplements are not taken on a routine basis. Anyone considering … Continue reading

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Common Post-op Deficiencies – Vitamin B 12

Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 12 has many important functions.  It has a role in the formation of the protective sheath around nerve cells; in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat; in the production of amino acids and fats; … Continue reading

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Common Post-op Deficiencies – Iron

Iron Iron has many important roles in the body, including oxygen transportation, immune function, and exercise performance.  The recommended dietary allowances for iron are 15 mg for women and 10 mg for men. Some post bariatric surgery patients develop iron … Continue reading

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