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Schematic diagram illustrating the main factors responsible for micronutrient deficiencies in bariatric patients after surgery. Baseline nutritional shortage may worsen postoperative deficiencies. Changes in eating behavior, decreased absorptive capacity, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, and poor compliance to postoperative dietary optimization and nutritional supplementation also contribute to the state of micronutrient deficiency following BS.
