Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

The document reviewed the prevalence and consequences of mineral malnutrition following bariatric surgery, highlighting significant deficiencies in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, calcium, iron, and copper. It emphasized that these deficiencies were common post-surgery due to malabsorption and preoperative malnutrition, with varying prevalence depending on the type of bariatric procedure performed. The review stressed the importance of lifelong nutritional monitoring and supplementation to prevent severe health issues like anemia, osteoporosis, and neurological disorders, and called for better diagnostic methods and evidence-based recommendations to manage these deficiencies effectively.