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These days, vitamin D is a hot topic. It’s in all of the health magazines and front and center on health food shelves. Most doctors are testing us for it, and most of us are turning up low on this hor …

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Preparing for the meal event Make a point to sit down for a meal and eat in a calm, relaxed state. Not rushed, angry or stressed. If you find yourself in a not ideal emotional state, you have op …

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There are several mechanisms at play after sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and other malabsorptive procedures (such as the duodenal switch) that increase the risk of bone loss in these bariat …

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Why do I need specialized “bariatric” vitamins?You have a different gastrointestinal (GI) tract after bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, or any of the …

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YES, you need antioxidants! Anti-oxidants help counter free radical damage from stressors to the body. These oxidative stressors come from sources such as the by-products of normal b …

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Iron is a mineral that is frequently deficient in bariatric surgery. In sleeve gastrectomy, it is due to the decreased amount of stomach acid and lack of intrinsic factor that is needed for iron …

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