Multiformula Capsule

Bariatric Advantage Multi Formula Capsules is a foundational formula with each six-capsule serving delivering at least 200% DV of 12 key nutrients and 100% DV of six other essential nutrients along with the added benefit of calcium.

• Delivers at least 200% DV of 10 key nutrients including vitamins A, B₁ (6 mg), B₁₂ (350 mcg)
• Delivers at least 100% DV of eight other 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 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 calcium from calcium citrate, the most bioavailable form of calcium and the preferred form of calcium for bariatric patients²
• Utilizes only vitamin D₃, which is more bioactive and more effective than the D₂ form. Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption
• 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 deficiency³ along with copper, manganese, chromium, and 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 nutrients^4,5 essential for bariatric surgery patients and which include vitamins B₁ (thiamine) and 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
   

1. Jacques, J. Micronutrition for the Weight Loss Surgery Patient. Edgemont: Matrix Medical Communications, 2006. 118.
2. Stein J, Stier C, Raab H, et al. Review article: the nutritional and pharmacological Consequences of obesity surgery. Al Pharm Ther 2014;40:582-609.
3. Cummings, S. Pocket Guide to Bariatric Surgery, 2nd edition. Chicago: Cathy Iammartino, 2015. 225.
4. 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
5. 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