Bariatric surgery: micronutrient deficiencies
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Bariatric surgery: micronutrient deficiencies. Vitamin B1 (thiamine): early, Vitamin B12: late, Folic acid. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Vitamin deficiencies
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): early
- Vitamin B12: late
- Folic acid
- Fat soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K
- Pyridoxine
- Niacin
Minerals
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Other deficiencies
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Prevention
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References
- Rudnicki SA. Prevention and treatment of peripheral neuropathy after bariatric surgery. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2010; 12:92-36.
- Kazemi A, Frazier T, Cave M. Micronutrient-related neurologic complications following bariatric surgery. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2010; 12:288-295.
- Gudzune KA, Huizinga MM, Chang HY, Asamoah V, Gadgil M, Clark JM. Screening and diagnosis of micronutrient deficiencies before and after bariatric surgery. Obes Surg 2013; 23:1581-1589.
- Becker DA, Balcer LJ, Galetta SL. The neurological complications of nutritional deficiency following bariatric surgery. J Obes 2012; 2012:608534.
