Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements: Calcium Citrate
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Weight Loss Surgery Diet: Calcium is Key Ingredient
After bariatric surgery, patients are required to take gastric bypass vitamins or supplements in order to avoid malnutrition. One of the most important additions to a healthy vitamin regimen is calcium supplementation. It is a vital component of a healthy weight loss surgery diet.
During bariatric surgery, the stomach is partitioned. This results in a dramatic decrease of calcium absorption. Calcium is a key mineral in the human body and it plays many vital roles. It is necessary for the normal growth and development of bone, teeth, muscle, enzyme and nerve functions. Unfortunately, your body's ability to absorb calcium is reduced after gastric bypass surgery. Calcium is one of the main supplements bariatric centers insist on for their patients' gastric bypass surgery diet.
During bariatric surgery, the stomach is partitioned. This results in a dramatic decrease of calcium absorption. Calcium is a key mineral in the human body and it plays many vital roles. It is necessary for the normal growth and development of bone, teeth, muscle, enzyme and nerve functions. Unfortunately, your body's ability to absorb calcium is reduced after gastric bypass surgery. Calcium is one of the main supplements bariatric centers insist on for their patients' gastric bypass surgery diet.
Calcium Citrate vs. Calcium Carbonate
Calcium citrate is commonly more expensive that calcium carbonate, due to its superior bioavailability. The key is to not think of calcium citrate as an expense; but rather, as an investment in your health. Many of the calcium supplements found in stores contain calcium carbonate. This is also true of those tasty candy chews. Calcium carbonate is a waste of money, and not what you need in your bariatric supplement arsenal.
The The New England Journal of Medicine states that when suffering from achlorhydria (a state in which the production of gastric acid in the stomach is absent or low) "calcium carbonate may not be the ideal dietary supplement."
Calcium Citrate
Vita4Life!'s Calcium Citrate formula was designed to meet the calcium supplementation needs of patients who have undergone all weight loss surgery procedures.
How Vita4Life Calcium Citrate is Different
Vita4Life uses only the highest quality ingredients in their Calcium Citrate. Calcium combined with citrate (Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen and Water) boron and vitamin D offers your system the highest percentage of absorption available in the marketplace today.The calcium comes in a gelatin encapsulated form, and is made to dissolve within five minutes of ingestion. This allows for the most opportunity for digestion, and over-all absorption.
Calcium Citrate Formula
- Citrate - Calcium citrate has long been known as the top quality compound available for maximum absorption of calcium.
- Boron - Boron has been found to have positive results in postmenopausal women in areas of prevention and reduction of osteoporosis and arthritis. It can enhance, as well as mimic the effects estrogen produces on calcium metabolism. It also assists in activating vitamin D to its most active form.
- Vitamin D - Vitamin D is best known for its ability to aid the absorption of calcium. It also exerts many anti-cancer properties; especially against breast and colon cancer.
- Capsule - Vita4Life capsules have been carefully selected for their fast dissolution time. The encapsulated vitamins contain no fillers, colors, flavors, sugars, lactose, gluten or wheat.
Vita4Life! Product Advantages
- Supplements are free of common allergens, sugars, unnecessary binders and fillers, and artificial colors and flavors.
- Supplements are wheat, gluten, and lactose free.
- Manufacturer meets or exceeds all CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.
- All supplemental multivitamins dissolve within five minutes of ingestion allowing for the most possible return to the body.
Calcium Facts
- Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.
- 99% of calcium is stored in the teeth and bones.
- It is never too late to slow down bone loss due to calcium deficiency.
- Calcium supplements are not considered medications by the FDA, and therefore, are not regulated. It is important to know and understand exactly what you are taking to maintain health post-operatively.
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