Iron Deficiency After Gastric Bypass
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Gastric Bypass Surgery and Iron Deficiency Approximately 33% of gastric bypass patients develop iron deficiency and up to 30% develop anemia.The primary site of iron absorption is the duodenum,which is completely excluded in gastric bypass patients. Iron absorption is enhanced by gastric acid secretion which is greatly reduced in the remaining pouch. In addition, dietary iron usually in the form of meat, is often poorly tolerated in this group. In two separate studies, Brolin found that multivitamin supplements did not consistently protect against iron deficiency, especially in menstruating women. Iron Supplements Prophylactic oral iron supplementation has been shown to be beneficial in preventing iron deficiency. One study found that compliance with oral iron supplements was poor, but when given to those with iron deficiency, iron levels returned to normal in allpatients. The addition of 50 mg of Vitamin C, either in the form of food or supplements, may enhance iron absorption. References: Source: Stomach Bypass Surgery Information |