The True Story on Deficiencies After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Results of a Double-Blind RCT

ConclusionsThis optimized multivitamin supplement only affected serum levels of folic acid, PTH and vitamin B1, and anemia rates compared to a sMVS. There is a clear need to further optimize multivitamin supplementation for SG patients. Besides, non-compliance with multivitamin supplements remains an important issue that should be dealt with.Clinical Trial RegistryThe study protocol was registered at the clinical trials registry of the National Institutes of Health (ClinicalTrials.gov; identifierNCT01609387).
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