NEW STUDY: Transdermal Multivitamin Patch Effective in Gastric Bypass Patients?
A new study was recently released on the hot topic of vitamin patches.
Transdermal Multivitamin patch Effective in Gastric Bypass Patients?
Conclusion: Multivitamin patch users are more likely to have Vitamin D deficiency and lower serum concentration of various Vitamins and minerals. Future large studies are needed on the efficacy of multivitamin Patches before they can be recommended to bariatric patient population.
You can view the details on this study here.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Should the BariatricPal Store stop carrying Vitamin patches or should we inform consumers about the study and let them make their own educated decision?
In the interim, we've updated each store listing to include this warning: Please Note: Nutritional patches are a new technology. As with any nutritional supplements, consumers should use nutrition patches according to their healthcare providers' recommendations and regularly monitor nutrient levels through lab work as they would when taking any dietary supplements. According to a recent study, large studies are needed on the efficacy of multivitamin patches before they can be recommended to the bariatric patient population.
Conclusion: Multivitamin patch users are more likely to have Vitamin D deficiency and lower serum concentration of various Vitamins and minerals. Future large studies are needed on the efficacy of multivitamin Patches before they can be recommended to bariatric patient population.
You can view the details on this study here.
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Should the BariatricPal Store stop carrying Vitamin patches or should we inform consumers about the study and let them make their own educated decision?
In the interim, we've updated each store listing to include this warning: Please Note: Nutritional patches are a new technology. As with any nutritional supplements, consumers should use nutrition patches according to their healthcare providers' recommendations and regularly monitor nutrient levels through lab work as they would when taking any dietary supplements. According to a recent study, large studies are needed on the efficacy of multivitamin patches before they can be recommended to the bariatric patient population.
