Most common vitamin deficiencies for those who suffer from Gastroparesis.
Due to impaired absorption, reduced intake and weight loss, it is common for the below vitamins to be deficient. Meet with a Registered Dietitian or trained medical professional to help you navigate through supplements and/or foods you should be incorporating into your diet to meet your nutritional needs.
- Iron – mostly due to malabsorption, iron is a very common deficiency with gastroparesis, especially if parts of the stomach have been removed. Iron is best absorbed with Vitamin C so if taking an iron supplement, drink orange juice or a food/beverage with high Vitamin C content.
- B12 – due to decreased stomach motility, intrinsic factor, which helps B12 absorb into your system is reduced in effectiveness as a result. Therefore, B12 supplementation is recommended to help reduce the likeliness of deficiency. This is especially common in those with a gastrectomy history. Add foods high in B12 to your daily routine such as lean meats, fortified cereals and leafy greens to name a few.
- Vitamin D – Due to common issues of fat malabsorption with Gastroparesis, it is also common to be deficient in Vitamin D, as Vitamin D is absorbed by our fat cells. Unfortunately, if you live in parts of the country that lack sunlight in certain seasons, you may already be at risk for deficiency. Incorporate dairy items, fish, and sunlight to your daily routine to assist in your levels as well.
- Calcium – is a common deficiency also due to lack of absorption as well. This deficiency goes hand in hand with Vitamin D deficiency. Without Vitamin D, Calcium does not absorb as efficiently. Calcium is commonly found in the same food items where Vitamin D is found.
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