Clinical nutrition and Metabolism

A well-balanced diet is essential for general well-being, but in many clinical conditions, nutritional deficiencies may arise, requiring targeted supplementation.  

Restrictive, vegetarian or vegan diets, eating disorders and obesity are often associated with deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. Supplementation becomes a vital strategy in preventing metabolic imbalances and ensuring sufficient nutrient intake, helping to maintain optimal health and manage specific clinical conditions effectively. 

For athletes, nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing performance, optimising muscle recovery, promoting quality sleep and strengthening immune defences. Targeted supplementation can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation due to intense physical activity, improving the body’s resilience. 

Nutritional balance is closely linked to endocrine function. An endocrinologist might recommend vitamin D supplementation to prevent and manage conditions such as osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism and type 1 and 2 diabetes. Vitamin D not only promotes bone mineralisation but also plays a key role in immune regulation, glucose and lipid metabolism.
In addition to vitamin D, specific micronutrient supplementation can support the management of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including: 

Patients eligible for bariatric surgery often present nutritional deficiencies before the procedure, due to chronic inflammation and metabolic imbalances. After surgery, reduced gastric acidity and changes in the gastrointestinal anatomy and function further hinder the absorption of key nutrients like iron, vitamins and minerals. 

The bypassing of the stomach and the first part of the intestine, combined with changes in gastrointestinal motility and faster intestinal transit, significantly reduces the bioavailability of nutrients from food. As a result, long-term nutritional supplementation becomes essential. 

Supplementing with easily absorbed iron, vitamin B12, folic acid and essential minerals is crucial in preventing common deficiencies in bariatric patients, helping to reduce the risk of anaemia and other metabolic complications. Innovative formulation, with high gastrointestinal tolerability, offer an effective solution to ensure optimal nutrient intake and support recovery after surgery.