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Evaluation of Vitamin D Concentrations Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Women Aged Below and Above 45 Years

  • By

  • Diya Humeida Omer

  • Khiria Alsaghir

  • Aye A. Thant

  • Siba Senapati

  • Basil J. Ammori

  • Akheel A. Syed

  • January 10, 2026

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    Obesity is linked to lower vitamin D levels due to factors like fat sequestration and reduced sun exposure.

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    Metabolic bariatric surgery significantly improves weight loss but may worsen pre-existing vitamin D deficiency.

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    Vitamin D status is crucial for women of childbearing age post-bariatric surgery due to increased nutrient demands during pregnancy.

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    In the study, women under 45 had lower vitamin D levels than those over 45 at 12 and 24 months post-surgery.

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    The study analyzed 305 women, revealing significant changes in vitamin D and calcium levels after bariatric surgery.

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Comparative Study of Vitamin D Levels After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Women Under or Over 45 Years of Age

  • by Diya Humeida Omer, Khiria Alsaghir, Aye A. Thant, Siba Senapati, Basil J. Ammori, Akheel A. Syed

  • January 10, 2026

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