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Published in: Obesity Surgery 11/2019

01-11-2019 | Obesity | Review

Selenium Status after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Interventions and Recommendations

Authors: Mohadeseh Hassan zadeh, Gholamreza Mohammadi Farsani, Negar Zamaninour

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 11/2019

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Abstract

Background

Selenium is an essential element that plays a vital role in maintaining human health and its deficiency can lead to cardiovascular and hypothyroidism complications. In this context, the main concern is about morbidly obese patients who undergo a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). Although RYGB leads to 60–70% excess weight loss, micronutrient deficiencies are common after this procedure and can be problematic if not promptly detected. This review will therefore examine the evidence regarding selenium deficiency in RYGB patients, as well its nutritional treatment methods.

Methods

There were a total of 6 studies regarding RYGB and selenium deficiency, which were retrieved from PUBMED and SCOPUS electronic databases, ranging from 2006 to 2017.

Conclusion

Selenium deficiency was observed before and after RYGB. Lifelong supplementation and regular patient monitoring after surgery are recommended.
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Metadata
Title
Selenium Status after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Interventions and Recommendations
Authors
Mohadeseh Hassan zadeh
Gholamreza Mohammadi Farsani
Negar Zamaninour
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-019-04148-0

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