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Why gastric bypass patients need lifelong supplements

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Shrinking your stomach creates a massive biochemical paradox. After severe bariatric surgeries like the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the gastrointestinal tract completely loses its ability to naturally absorb critical micronutrients, meaning patients face permanent neurological damage if they skip their copper and B12 supplements.

Why gastric bypass patients need lifelong supplements
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