In the Fat-Soluble Vitamins, Part 1 article, I introduced you to vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone health and is especially important after WLS, as well as vitamin A, which helps support skin and eye health. In this article, I will discuss the remaining fat-soluble Vitamins E and
Previously in this article series, I have discussed digestion before and after WLS, and the nine water-soluble vitamins. Now, I will introduce you to the four fat-soluble vitamins: vitamin A, D, E, and K. In this article, I'll explain the Fat-Soluble vitamins A and D. Fat-soluble vitamins are like oil and
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Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures: WLS is well known as a cause for nutritional deficiencies, especially with malabsorptive procedures like the RNY, GB, and DS. With the increase in restrictive procedures, like the Gastric Sleeve and Lap-Band, the short-term risks are probably diminished, but without proper follow-up and supplementation, the patient
