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Micronutrient Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery: An Emphasis on Vitamins and Trace Minerals
Author(s) -
Patel Jayshil J.,
Mundi Manpreet S.,
Hurt Ryan T.,
Wolfe Bruce,
Martindale Robert G.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/0884533617712226
Subject(s) - medicine , micronutrient , obesity , micronutrient deficiency , surgery , vitamin , intensive care medicine , weight loss , malnutrition , general surgery , pathology
Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic with a disproportionate increase in grade III obesity. Bariatric surgery offers an attractive option for sustained weight loss compared with traditional methods such as exercise and diet. Micronutrient deficiencies are common and clinically significant after bariatric surgery. These deficiencies are related to a combination of patient and surgical variables. A thorough understanding of specific micronutrient deficiencies is necessary for early recognition and optimal management. The purpose of this review is to describe indications, outcomes, and types of bariatric procedures, risk factors, and mechanisms for micronutrient deficiencies, as well as outline specific vitamin and trace element deficiencies after bariatric surgery.