Zinc

Zinc is a critical nutrient for skin and cell integrity, reproduction, and growth, along with hair growth. Zinc deficiency is at greatest risk for patients who have had a Biliopancreatic Diversion/Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) procedure but also occurs for Roux-En Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB/RNY) and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG/SG) patients.