Posts tagged dietary supplements

Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Anemia Risk

October 15, 2009
Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Anemia Risk

Nutritional supplements may not be enough to avoid iron deficiency and anemia after gastric bypass surgery. According to a new study it appears that low iron levels in some gastric bypass patients may not be due to a reduced iron intake, but to the body’s inability to absorb iron after gastro-intestinal alteration.
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Bacteria Boosts Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Patients

July 19, 2009
Bacteria Boosts Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Patients

New research shows that gastric bypass patients can enhance their outcomes from the procedure with the use of probiotic supplements. Probiotics are certain types of bacteria that are known as “good bacteria” or “friendly bacteria” that the body requires for health and well-being. One of the roles they perform in the body is [...]

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