Hair Loss in Sleeve Gastrectomy Subjects: Effects of Designed Supplements for Nutritional Deficiencies

January 2021

Jamil Kheirvari Khezerloo, Taha Anbara

hair loss sleeve gastrectomy nutritional deficiencies micronutrient deficiencies iron zinc

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Studysummary This study found that bariatric surgery patients with a prescription for supplements had fewer nutrient deficiencies and less hair loss 12 months post-operation compared to those without supplements.

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