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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Vitamins That Help With Weight Loss

Obesity surgery may lead to memory problems for some

October 02, 2008
Patients who experienced persistent nausea after weight-loss surgery may suffer from a dangerous vitamin deficiency, a new study suggests. Researchers say a vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency caused by gastric bypass surgery can lead to a condition called Wernicke encephalopathy. The condition can cause memory loss, confusion, muscle weakness and vision problems. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Weighing In: How do I pick a diet?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...that includes all the food groups. Your body needs vitamins and minerals from a variety of foods... Read more »

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Do Weight Loss Pills Work?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...These pills contain alcohol, caffeine, laxatives, vitamins, minerals and herbs. Since the... Read more »

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Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...is decreased, it is recommended that fat soluble vitamins (i.e. Vits A, D, E, K), be taken 2... Read more »

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Questions on Vitamin B12, Late Night Eating and Apples
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...dense. All varieties of apples are a great source of Vitamins A and C and fiber. They are also... Read more »

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Nutrition Q & A
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...grains, fruits, and vegetables. These foods provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber which are... Read more »

Health Guide

Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
...dehydrating myself more? There are a lot of fitness waters out there – advertising their vitamin and mineral content. However, you do not need to drink these beverages after working out to... Read more »
Diet: liver disease
...Effects Because liver disease can affect the absorption of all types of food, this diet may cause weight loss, loss of appetite, and vitamin deficiency.A long period ofprotein restriction can... Read more »
Diet and substance abuse recovery
...intake of protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber is recommended. Due to deficiencies in vitamins caused by irregular eating habits during the period of substance abuse, supplementation... Read more »
Short bowel syndrome
...Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms. A high-calorie and low-residue diet supplying essential vitamins and minerals is necessary. A low-residue diet is easy to digest and absorb. Anemia is... Read more »
Gastric bypass
...replacement of iron, calcium, vitamin B12, or other nutrients. Supplements, such as a multivitamin with minerals, will be prescribed to provide any nutrients that you may not be getting from your... Read more »

Medications

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...drug can interfere with the absorption of certain vitamins (fat-soluble vitamins including A, D,... Read more »

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...drug can interfere with the absorption of certain vitamins (fat-soluble vitamins including A, D,... Read more »

Related News

Obesity Surgery can Cause Serious Neurological Condition
March 21, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have obesity surgery, it is crucial for you to take your prescribed vitamin supplements and watch for symptoms such as... Read summary »

Use your diet to prevent breast cancer recurrence
October 03, 2008

By Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D. If a recent breast cancer diagnosis has you feeling helpless, consider this: what you eat now can reduce your odds of... Read summary »

Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... Read summary »

Live Longer with Vitamin D
March 20, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adding a vitamin D supplement to your daily diet might not be a bad idea. European researchers who reviewed 18 studies... Read summary »

Low Vitamin D Linked to PAD
April 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough vitamin D may increase your risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) -- a condition where the arteries in... Read summary »