VitaWeightTM is a unique range of vitamins, minerals and iron, 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. 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.
Are VitaWeightTM supplements suitable for me?
Yes! VitaWeightTM supplements are of vital importance to your health if you are about to undergo or have had any weight loss surgery procedure. The nutrients you need to replace and so the number of tablets you need to take each day varies according to your surgery procedure. For example, the daily dosage for a gastric band patient is lower than that of a gastric bypass patient.
How does VitaWeightTM differ from 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. Multivitamin contains all of the eight 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. Multivitamin includes optimal trace element support for bariatric patients with zinc, selenium, copper, molybdenum and chromium
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Iron. Our LipoFer® iron supplement has 5 x absorption of a standard iron salt, no metallic taste and does not irritate the stomach or bowel
