Bioitalia Bariatrifast Food Supplement 30 Sachets

Bariatrifast is a dietetic food for special medical purposes indicated for the post bariatric surgery diet.

Bariatric surgery
Surgery sector that deals with surgical techniques that aim to reduce body weight and adipose mass.
Primarily, bariatric surgery is divided into malabsorptive and restrictive techniques.

Risks following bariatric surgery
The scientific literature shows that patients undergoing bariatric surgery are at high risk of nutritional deficiency, especially as regards vitamins and mineral salts such as iron, selenium, zinc and copper.
Nutritional deficiency can lead to chronic deficiency states in subjects undergoing malabsorptive bariatric procedures.

Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common consequence of gastric bypass due to impaired digestion of colabamine binding proteins and reduced formation of the intrinsic factor vitamin B12 complex.
If the deficiency continues there is a high risk of irreversible neuropathy.

Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency and anemia are the most common complications following bariatric surgery.
For this reason, an additional iron supplement of at least 45 mg per day is required, the absorption of which can be increased by the presence of vitamin C.
In cases of gastric bypass and / or other malabsorptive interventions the guidelines suggest the integration of 65 mg of iron twice a day in association with vitamin C.

Vitamin C deficiency
Vitamin C supplementation leads to an increase in intestinal iron absorption.

Deficiency of folate, calcium and vitamin D.
The deficiencies most frequently found in patients undergoing procedures with a strong restrictive component (gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy) concern, in addition to iron, folic acid, calcium and vitamin D.
It is advisable to take calcium separately as it could hinder the intestinal absorption of iron and zinc, for this reason calcium has not been included in the product.

Thiamine deficiency
Thiamine is absorbed through the proximal duodenum.
The deficiencies of this vitamin are due to a decrease in the secretion of gastric acid and a reduction in the daily intake or are consequent to regurgitation phenomena.

Vitamin A, E, and K deficiency
Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency following bariatric surgery is induced by bile acid deficiency.
Vitamin A deficiency, in particular, derives from poor nutritional intake, malabsorption and / or impaired hepatic release of the vitamin.
As for vitamin K, its deficiency is found in 50-70% of patients within 2-4 years after the operation.
The administration of vitamin E is necessary, as its deficiency can cause anemia and peripheral neuropathy.

Deficiency of selenium and copper
Nutritional anemias following malabsorptive bariatric surgery procedures can lead to selenium and copper deficiencies.

What are the recommendations based on consistent scientific evidence?
The qualitative-quantitative composition proposed for Bariatrifast is based on international guidelines and is specially designed for the nutrition of subjects undergoing bariatric surgery, to integrate the deficiencies of vitamins and trace elements, preventing any pathologies associated with these deficits.
It is advisable to take Bariatrifast constantly during the first year after surgery and then repeat in cycles as suggested by international guidelines.
It is recommended that the prescription be personalized by the physician according to the patient's clinical situation.
It can also be indicated in all those morbid situations characterized by malabsorption problems, such as during oncological therapies.

How should it be taken?
Take one sachet a day.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet in a glass of water.
Alternatively, the contents of the sachet can be mixed in yogurt, fruit juices and / or diluted fruit.

Warnings
Bariatrifast must be used under medical supervision.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Keep out of the reach of children under three years of age.
The product is not suitable as a sole food source.
Keep in a cold and dry place.

Composition
Maltodextrin, magnesium oxide, vitamin E (DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), ferrous fumarate, vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), vitamin D (cholecalciferol), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), flavor, vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), vitamin A (retinyl acetate), niacin (nicotinamide), pantothenic acid (calcium D-pantothenate), zinc oxide, copper gluconate; sweetener: sucralose; vitamin K (phylloquinone), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride); dye: E101; riboflavin, folic acid (pteroyl monoglutamic acid), sodium selenite, D-biotin.

Ingrediants	per 100 g	per sachet (3 g)
Power Fat of which saturated fatty acids Carbohydrates of which sugars Fibers Proteins salt Magnesium Iron Zinc Copper Selenium C vitamin Vitamin E Thiamine Riboflavin Vitamin B6 Pantothenic acid Niacin Vitamin A Folic acid Biotin Vitamin B12 Vitamin D	776.85 kJ / 183.4 kcal 0 g 0 g 48.39 g 4.63 g 0.39 g 0.077 g 0 g 13333.3 mg 2166.7 mg 333.3 mg 33.3 mg 1833.3 mcg 4000 mg 3333.3 mg 333.3 mg 43.3 mg 50 mg 333.3 mg 333.3 mg 40000 mcg 13333.3 mcg 1666.7 mcg 16666.7 mcg 5,833.3 mcg	23.31 kJ / 5.5 kcal 0 g 0 g 1.38 g 0.14 g 0.011 g 0.002 g 0 g 400 mg 65 mg 10 mg 1 mg 55 mcg 120 mg 100 mg 10 mg 1.3 mg 1.5 mg 10 mg 10 mg 1200 mcg 400 mcg 50 mcg 500 mcg 175 mcg

Format
Pack of 30 sachets of 3 g each.
Net weight: 90 g