Gastric Bypass Plastic Surgery Article
Correct nutrient deficiency from gastric bypass surgery
The malabsorptive nature of the post gastric bypass surgery system prohibits sufficient amounts of b-complex vitamins from food sources from entering the body of weight loss surgery individuals. Annual blood tests indicate that individuals who do not supplement their diet by b-complex vitamins are deficient. B-complex vitamins are found in both meat and plant foods.
Most dietary supplements include the b-complex vitamins, but many gastric bypass surgery patients elect to take an additional b-complex tablet. There is risk of b-complex deficiency due to malabsorption and limited food consumption. B-complex tablets may be purchased in sublingual form - a small tablet placed under the lingua to be dissolved and absorbed through the soft tissues of the mouth. It has long been believed, although not scientifically supported, that mega doses of b-complex vitamins will combat everyday stress, boost energy and maintain food cravings.
I can recall years ago my moody grandmother taking a trip to see the town doctor for a b-12 shot. Much to grandfather's relief she returned from the visit cheerful and apparently stress-free. In those days it was common for women "going through the change" to take b-12 shots. Calcium is the most actions within the colon.
The vitamin b complex refers to all of the known essential water-soluble vitamins except for vitamin c. These contain thiamine (vitamin b1) riboflavin (vitamin b2), niacin (vitamin b3) pantothenic acid (vitamin b5) pyridoxine (vitamin b6) biotin, folic acid and the cobalmins (vitamin b12).
Every member of the b-complex has a unique structure and performs unique functions in the body. B-complex vitamins support energy production, the immune system, proper cell division and support the nervous system. Recent research conducted by the national institute on aging found that women over age 65 with a vitamin b12 deficiency were twice as likely to ache from depression as those with a full store of the vitamin. Perhaps grandma was right to visit her dr for that shot of cheerfulness. Today things are easier, slip a tab of feel-good nutrients below your tongue.
