New Flavour + Why Take Multi-Vitamins?
NEW FLAVOUR ALERT! One of our most popular products, the BN Multi Vitamin Chewable Tablets, now has another flavour in stock! On top of the classic Orange flavour, we now have ~ Vanilla & Lime ~ ! These come as a single bottle or as a 3 pack! (We also have a Wild Berry Iron Free variety as well.)
To try out the new flavour, visit our online store or ask one of our friendly reception team members at our head office in Toowoomba, Ipswich or Hervey Bay.
But you may be thinking…. should I take these? Who does need to take them, anyway?
BN Chews are chewable Weight Loss Surgery multi-vitamins that help support your nutritional wellbeing post-weight loss surgery, but they may also be recommended by your Dietitian for a number of other conditions also requiring a highly absorbable multivitamin formulation.
For example, after undergoing bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients may be affected due to changes in the gastrointestinal tract. In such cases, taking multivitamins can be beneficial. Here's why considering their supplementation is important:
Nutrient Deficiencies: Bariatric surgery can lead to reduced absorption of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and others. Taking multivitamins helps prevent deficiencies and ensures adequate nutrient intake.
Support Healing and Recovery: Bariatric surgery is a significant procedure that involves tissue healing and recovery. Adequate nutrient intake, including vitamins and minerals, supports the body's healing process and promotes optimal recovery.
Prevent Long-term Complications: Nutrient deficiencies can lead to a range of long-term complications, such as anaemia, osteoporosis, and neurological issues. Multivitamins help prevent these complications by providing essential nutrients in appropriate doses.
Individualized Supplementation: Bariatric surgery patients may require specific types and forms of vitamins and minerals to maximize absorption. Multivitamins designed for bariatric patients often contain the appropriate forms and doses of nutrients to meet their unique needs.
Simplified Regimen: Bariatric patients typically need to take multiple individual supplements to meet their nutritional requirements. Taking a comprehensive multivitamin simplifies the regimen, ensuring they receive a balanced blend of necessary nutrients in one convenient dose.
Long-term Health Maintenance: Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improved overall health. Ongoing use of multivitamins helps support long-term health maintenance by ensuring nutrient adequacy and minimizing the risk of deficiencies.
It's important to note that the specific multivitamin formulation, dosage, and timing should be determined by the healthcare professional overseeing the patient's post-bariatric surgery care. They will consider the individual's unique needs, surgical procedure, and potential nutrient deficiencies to provide appropriate recommendations. Make sure you consult with a Dietitian for personalized guidance regarding post-bariatric surgery nutritional supplementation.