About supplements
With
Chewable:
- Can be started soon after surgery as discussed with your healthcare provider
- Used for lifelong nutritional support
- Great-tasting fruit flavor
Tablets/Capsules:
- When chewable tablets are no longer required, tablets/capsules can be started as discussed with your healthcare provider
- Used for lifelong nutritional support
Nutrition Direct™ : Designed to meet ASMBS Nutritional Guidelines*†
Your monthly delivery from
| ASMBS RECOMMENDED NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION* | BARIACTIV® ONCE-DAILY CHEWABLE MULTIVITAMINS |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 |  12 mg/day |
| Vitamin B12 | 500 mcg/day |
| Folate | 1,360 DFE (800 mcg folic acid) |
| Calcium‡ | (see footnote below) |
| Vitamin A | 3,000 mcg/day§ |
| Vitamin E | 15 mg/day |
| Vitamin K | 300 mcg/day |
| Vitamin D | 75 mcg/day∥ |
| Iron | Chewable: 18 mg/day Tablet/Capsule: 45 mg/day |
| Zinc | 16 mg/day |
| Copper | 2 mg/day |
ASMBS Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient — 2016 Update: Micronutrients.
For all types of surgery, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).
Calcium is provided in the BariActiv® Calcium (1,200 mg per day) + Vitamin D (3,000 IU per day) supplement. It is very important NOT to take calcium and multivitamin with iron supplements at the same time. Take them at least 2 hours apart.
Equivalent to 10,000 IU/day (3,000 mcg RAE/day) retinol.
Equivalent to 3,000 IU/day.
How to take your supplements
It’s important to take your nutritional supplements provided by Nutrition Direct™ correctly. Important note: The directions are different for chewable supplements and the tablets/capsules. Chewable supplements can be chewed without the use of water. Tablets/capsules can be easily swallowed with water.
How to use NASCOBAL®
Nasal Spray
FDA-approved Nasal Spray1 spray, 1 nostril, 1x a week¶
- Dose adjustments may be required.
How to take
Chewable Supplements:
Calcium + D3 & Magnesium Chewable#Take one serving (2 tablets) twice a dayNutrition Facts
Multivitamin Chewable**Take one serving (1 tablet) once a dayNutrition Facts
Multivitamin + Iron Chewable#**Take one serving (1 tablet) once a dayNutrition Facts
How to take
Tablet/Capsule Supplements:
Calcium + D3 & Magnesium Tablets#Take one serving (2 tablets) twice a dayNutrition Facts
Multivitamin Capsule**Take one serving (1 capsule) once a dayNutrition Facts
Multivitamin + Iron Capsule#**Take one serving (1 capsule) once a dayNutrition Facts
- It is very important NOT to take calcium and multivitamin with iron supplements at the same time. Take them at least 2 hours apart.
- Talk to your doctor about which multivitamin option is best for you.
Some tips to help you remember to take your vitamins
It can be easy to forget to take your vitamins and minerals. Here are some reminders to help keep you on track:
- Set an alarm. Most phones have them. Be sure to set yours so you will remember when it is time to take your vitamins. If you wear a watch, set the alarm so you will remember to take your vitamins when you are away from the house
- Remind yourself with notes, diaries, or checklists. Post a calendar or a Post-it® note where you will see it. You can also make a “to-do” list so you will always remember
- Keep the bottles of your nutritional supplements in a place where you will easily see them. This way, you will remember to take them as your healthcare provider prescribes. Make sure that they are out of the reach of children
- Have a support network. Ask a friend or family member to remind you by phone or text