Faiza A Kamal, Lucas Y Fernet, Miguel Rodriguez, Fatima Kamal, Naofal K Da Silva, Omar A Kamal, Alberto Ayala Aguilar, Victor S Arruarana, Marily Martinez Ramirez
Nutritional deficiencies represent a prevalent concern among individuals with obesity, stemming from suboptimal dietary habits, chronic inflammation, and preoperative weight reduction efforts. Bariatric surgical interventions, employing either restrictive, malabsorptive or a combination of the two methods, further compound these deficiencies. Commonly observed nutritional deficits following bariatric surgeries include vitamin B12 , vitamin D, thiamine, folate, iron, and protein deficiencies. These deficiencies are further complicated by disparities in healthcare resources and income that distinguish low, medium, and high-income countries...
February 2024: Curēus