There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78.6 million adult Americans are affected by obesity. A person with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater is considered obese. Obesity increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer (1). Weight
All patients having weight loss surgery have special nutritional needs. It’s important to come to your weight loss surgery nutrition appointments prepared so you can learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make before you have weight loss surgery. It is equally important to come to your nutrition appointments AFTER your
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It is important for the bariatric patient to take vitamin and mineral supplements, not only to prevent adverse health conditions that can arise after surgery, but because some nutrients such as calcium can enhance weight loss and help prevent weight regain. (ASMBS, Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines). Taking vitamins after weight
Vitamins For Weight Loss Surgery Success When we make the choice to have weight loss surgery, responsibilities and accountability to our health is part of that decision. We have weight loss surgery to improve our health, manage or extinguish co-morbid conditions, and obtain an overall sense of well-being. You can
Test Your Vitamin IQ! How much do you really know about the vitamins you take? Take the quiz! 1. True or False. Vitamin D does not help to lower your blood pressure. 2. True or False. Studies show that vitamin C can help to boost your IQ. 3. True or
14 Heart-Healthy Foods February is American Heart Month and a reminder to us all that heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States. So what steps should we take to maintain a healthy heart? Here are a few tips to remember:
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