VitaWeightTM is a unique range of vitamins and minerals, formulated by weight loss expert Dr David Ashton to meet the special nutrient needs of a bariatric patient. Weight loss surgery reduces the volume of food intake and may also reduce absorption of key nutrients such as folate, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, selenium and magnesium.
It is important that vitamins and minerals are taken daily to maintain bone health, sufficient iron levels, a healthy immune system and high energy levels.
The VitaWeightTM range consists of two supplements; Iron and Mulitvitamins & Minerals. Both can be dissolved in water to make them easier to swallow.
Are VitaWeightTM supplements suitable for me?
Why are VitaWeightTM supplements different to high street brands?
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Dissolvable tablets. All tablets dissolve in water/juice for rapid and easy absorption into the body. The liquid format is also helpful for post-surgery patients who find tablets and/or capsules difficult to swallow
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Concentrated B vitamins. Our multivitamin contains all eight of the required B vitamins which work together to help the body metabolise food, protect the heart, regulate nerve growth and boost the immune system
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Calcium Citrate. Most formulations use calcium carbonate which needs to combine with hydrochloric acid to be absorbed. As weight loss surgery decreases the amount of stomach acid and patients are often prescribed medication to reduce it further, we use the citrate salt which is well absorbed even when stomach acid is decreased
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Trace Elements.Our multivitamin includes optimal trace element support for weight loss surgery patients including zinc, selenium, copper, molybdenum and chromium
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Iron (LipoFer
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). Our LipoFer® iron supplement has several important properties. Absorption is 5 time greater than a standard iron salt, it has no metallic taste and it does not irritate the stomach or bowel
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