A Side Effect of Weight Loss

One of the side effects of Gastric Bypass surgery is Alopecia or hair loss. Sometimes the stress of surgery and weight loss can cause hair loss.  Everyone experiences some hair loss every day. In fact, it is normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. However, for some people following surgery it can be more than that.         Be patient, it will grow back.

Please discuss your hair loss and concerns with the doctors prior to starting any of these nutrients.

Some of the nutrients and vitamins listed below may help reduce the incidence of hair loss.

Essential Fatty Acids -- Dosage as directed on label

                            Flaxseed Oil

                            Primrose Oil

                            Salmon Oil

Vitamin B Complex - 50mg --  2 times a day

Important for health and growth of hair

                            with B3

                            with B5

                            with B6

Biotin -  300 mg -- Every day

Deficiencies have been linked to skin disorders and hair loss

Vitamin C - 3000 to 10,000mg -- Every day

Aids in improving scalp circulation

Vitamin E - Start with 400iu -- Every day and slowly increase to 800 - 1000iu -- Every day

Increases oxygen uptake with increased circulation to scalp. Improves health    and growth of hair.

 Zinc - 50 - 100mg -- Every day DO NOT EXCEED THIS AMOUNT

Stimulates hair growth by increasing immune function.  Use Zinc lozenges for best absorption.

Increase Iron intake