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Essential Multivitamin (2 Flavors)
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Bariatric Advantage Chewable Essential Multi is our foundational chewable multi.
- at least 200% DV of 11 key nutrients including vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B12 (cobalamin), and D3
- at least 100% DV of 7 other critical key nutrients
- Available in delicious berry and orange flavors
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Product Description
Bariatric Advantage Chewable Essential Multi is a foundational chewable multi delivering at least 200% DV of 11 key nutrients including vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B12 (cobalamin), and D3, and at least 100% DV of 7 other critical key nutrients. Available in delicious berry and orange flavors.
- Delivers at least 200% DV of 11 key nutrients including vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B12 (cobalamin), and D3
- Delivers at least 100% DV of 7 other critical key nutrients including 2 mg of copper as copper citrate which may be easier on the digestive system and may be preferred for bariatric surgery patients1
- Provides a full complex of all B vitamins delivering at least 200% DV
- Utilizes only water-miscible form of vitamin D to support better nutrient absorption. Some bariatric surgery patients lack the necessary fat intake or do not completely absorb dietary fat that is necessary to adequately absorb the ordinary supplement form of this fat-soluble vitamin.
- Utilizes only vitamin D3, which is more bioactive and more effective than the D2 form
- Utilizes only natural source vitamin E
- Provides comprehensive trace mineral support delivering at least 100% DV of zinc, selenium in selenomethionine form which is the preferred form for the correction of deficiency,2 along with copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum
ASMBS and Bariatric Clinical Guidelines
- Gastric Bypass (RYGB/RNY), Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG/SG), and Duodenal Switch (DS) patients are recommended to take a high potency multi-vitamin providing 200% daily value of 2/3 of key nutrients3,4 essential for bariatric surgery patients and which include vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin K, biotin, folic acid, selenium, iron, zinc, and copper
- Quality absorbable form of nutrients should be used after bariatric surgery due to the absorption challenges of bariatric patients
- Gastric Bypass (RYGB/RNY) and Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG/SG) patients are recommended to take dietary supplements as chewable or liquid in the first 1-3 months after surgery. Gastric Band (AGB) patients should always use chewable or liquid dietary supplements.
- Jacques, J. Micronutrition for the Weight Loss Surgery Patient. Edgemont: Matrix Medical Communications, 2006. 118.
- Cummings, S. Pocket Guide to Bariatric Surgery, 2nd edition. Chicago: Cathy Iammartino, 2015. 225.
- Aills, L, et al. ASMBS Allied Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Volume 4, Issue 5, S73-S108.
- Mechanick, JI, et al. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutritional, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of the Bariatric Surgery Patient—2013 Update: Cosponsored by American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society, and American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
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