Nutrient Status and Supplement Use During Pregnancy Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study.

Laura HeusschenAgnes A M BerendsenArianne C van BonJudith O E H van LaarIneke KrabbendamEric J Hazebroek

Published in: Obesity surgery (2024)

Low maternal concentrations of micronutrients are highly prevalent during pregnancy after MBS. The use of specialized multivitamin supplementation generally resulted in higher serum levels during pregnancy compared to standard supplementation. Future research is needed to investigate how supplementation strategies can be optimized for this high-risk population.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
weight loss
palliative care
current status
clinical trial
body mass index