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Iron Supplements after Gastric Bypass
Iron deficiency anemia is a common complication of gastric bypass. An iron deficiency occurs more than 30% of the time. About 50% of those with an iron deficiency develop anemia.
The Roles Of Iron In The Body
Iron is a trace element nutrient that the body uses for several discrete areas of normal health and function. The primary
role of iron is in the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin is the
protein in your red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body.
Myoglobin is a protein that is similar in structure to hemoglobin that is
important for the storage and usage of oxygen by muscles, including the heart.
Iron Supplements
There are a variety of iron forms sold as nutritional supplements. Iron
supplements can be challenging to those who need to take them because the
nutrient when isolated is not easy to digest and can readily lead to nausea,
constipation or both. This experience can be especially profound after weight
loss surgery when many individuals find that their digestive systems are more
sensitive. To minimize side effects, it is typically recommended to take iron
with food. Additionally, if you are taking large doses of iron (above the RDA),
it may be advisable to take it in divided doses. This can minimize irritation
and give greater opportunity for the iron to be absorbed. Iron is often included
in multi-vitamins. These multi Vitamins are optimized for bariatric patients.
Example is Vita4Life Multi-Plus formula Multi Vitamin
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