High ADEK Multivitamin

Research suggests that patients who have undergone Biliopancreatic Diversion (BP-D) or Biliopancreatic Diversion/Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) procedures face higher risks for deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.¹ 

ASMBS guidelines for patients of Gastric Bypass (RYGB/RNY), Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG/SG), and Duodenal Switch (DS) call for a high-potency multivitamin.² Nutrient forms should be targeted to address the absorption challenges faced by bariatric patients.

Bariatric Advantage High ADEK Multi is specifically designed to help meet the nutritional needs of patients who have undergone malabsorptive procedures by delivering high levels of vitamins A, D, E, and K in bioavailable nutrient forms.

• Each two-capsule serving delivers:
  • Vitamin A 15,000 IU
  • Vitamin D  5,000 IU
  • Vitamin E  100 IU
  • Vitamin K  400 mcg

• Provides a full complex of all B vitamins.
• Utilizes only vitamin D₃, which is more bioactive compared to the D₂ form. Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption.
• Utilizes only natural source vitamin E.
• Provides comprehensive trace mineral support with zinc, selenium from selenomethionine which is a preferred form for the correction of deficiency,³ along with copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum.
   

1. Mechanick, Jeffrey I. et al. “Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutritional, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of the Bariatric Surgery Patient—2013 Update: Co-sponsored by American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society, and American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
2. Aills, L. ASMBS Allied Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 4 (2008) S73-S108.
3. Cummings, S., et al. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Bariatric Surgery, 2nd edition, 2015.