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One small study compared multivitamin patches against pills in 44 patients for 12 months after bariatric surgery, and those who used patches were more likely to have deficiencies in things like vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate and ferritin.
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A small study comparing multivitamin patches against pills in 44 bariatric surgery patients over 12 months found that patch users were more likely to have deficiencies in vitamin D, vitamin B12, folate, and ferritin.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-21",
    "duration": "12 months",
    "condition": "after bariatric surgery",
    "study_size": "small",
    "participants": "44 patients"
}
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Study Findings Multivitamins Bariatric Surgery Nutrient Deficiencies
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September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/well/health-wellness-patches-supplements.html

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