{"id":1442,"date":"2021-11-17T10:18:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T04:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atulpeters.com\/blog\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2024-12-12T19:30:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:00:22","slug":"vitamin-d-deficiency-before-and-after-bariatric-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atulpeters.com\/blog\/vitamin-d-deficiency-before-and-after-bariatric-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin D Deficiency Before and After Bariatric Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Understanding Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery<\/h1>\n

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It enhances calcium absorption, though its own absorption takes place in the second and third parts of the small intestine. Reference ranges for vitamin D concentration in blood are, <20 nmol\/L is deficient, 20 \u2013 29 nmol\/L is insufficient, 30 \u2013 100 nmol\/L is sufficient, and >100 nmol\/L is potential toxicity.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that hypovitaminosis D exists in a large proportion of subjects before undergoing bariatric surgery, most likely due to less intake of vitamin D-rich and fortified foods, insufficient sun exposure, seasonal and cultural variation, lifestyle, and high BMI.<\/p>\n

Vitamin D is essential to maintain normal calcium levels by assisting in absorption. Individuals who are obese have greater fat mass, so extra vitamin D is required to maintain normal levels, due to the fact that vitamin D is isolated in adipose cells. Vitamin D deficiency is more common in dark people. Melanin concentrations in the skin present as a risk element for vitamin D deficiency, with higher concentrations providing a bigger risk due to the fact that melanin prevents vitamin D production. Research suggests that a BMI increases the rate of vitamin D deficiencies also increases.<\/p>\n

Understanding Bone Health and Vitamin D Deficiency Post-Bariatric Surgery<\/h2>\n

There is proof recommending that bariatric surgery procedures can cause a adverse impact on bone mineral density, speeds up bone loss, and increase bone fragility. Though, these negative effects can generally be reversed with adequate supplementation post-surgery. Serum calcium levels often remain within normal range in post-bariatric surgery patients, due to the regulatory pathways in the body. Unfortunately, obese people classically have abnormal vitamin D levels due to confiscation of vitamin D within fat cells, as well as due to a sedentary lifestyle with limited sunlight exposure. It’s assumed that changes in gut hormones after bariatric surgery<\/a> can cause vitamin D deficiency in post-operative patients.<\/p>\n

High PTH (Para-Thyroid Hormone) levels indicate low vitamin D and calcium levels. Patients who achieve normal vitamin D and calcium intake through diet and supplementation show low parathyroid hormone levels.<\/p>\n

Including fortified cereals, fortified dairy products, fish and egg yolks is important to get vitamin D through diet. Also, sensible sun exposure between 10 am to 3 pm in minimal clothing is good to produce vitamin D in the skin. At least 3000 IU of vitamin D per day is important for repletion.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a consultation on bariatric surgery, then consult us, as we at Smart Cliniqs have the best bariatric surgeon in Delhi<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n

Be aware, be healthy!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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