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38 Bariatric Times Buyers Guide 2014 Bariatric Times • August 2014 Soft Chews Dietary Supplements Bariatric Fusion Soft Chews Dietary Supplement is a new, great tasting way to g et your daily vitamin intake. Our Soft Chews are great for people looking to try something different and are available in 2 great tasting flavors, Mixed Berry and Tropical. Celebrate Vitamins Calcium Citrate plus vitamin D Calcium citrate is the preferred form of calcium for surgical weight loss patients and Celebrate Vitamins has the largest variety of calcium products of any bariatric supplement company. Celebrate offers 17 different items/flavors of calcium citrate which include tablets, chewables, soft chewables, and powder (to b e mixed in liquid). C ombination Products Patients are constantly looking for easier ways to take their vitamins and Celebrate has developed a way to simplify and combine products while not s acrificing critical vitamins and minerals either in quantity or form. Celebrate ENS products combine 3 or more essential items into a drink mix which allow patients to drink their supplements and increase compliance. Celebrate ENS (Multivitamin, Calcium Citrate and Fiber) and Celebrate ENS+Protein (Multivitamin, Calcium Citrate, Fiber, & Protein) are great alternatives to c hewables or capsules especially in the early postoperative period. Iron+C A ll of the options of Iron available from Celebrate Vitamins also contain vitamin C to enhance absorption and are formulated so that they will not cause teeth staining. There are 3 great tasting chewable formulations available—18mg, 30mg, and 6mg. There is also a 30mg swallowable tablet available. Multivitamins Celebrate provides multivitamin options that are specific to each surgery type (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, and duodenal switch). All products have been developed to provide the optimum level of supplementation at an affordable price while maintaining the highest level of bioavailability and quality. Soft Chews Variety is often the key to a patients supplement compliance and Celebrate's soft chew products make it easier than ever. Soft and delicious right out of the package, Celebrate offers both Multivitamin and Calcium Citrate soft chews that are all sugar-free. ENS 2 in 1 Protein & Calcium Bars Celebrate's ENS - 2 in 1 bar is yet another great option for taking protein and calcium. With 15g of protein and 500mg of calcium citrate, it's the perfect bar for nutritional compliance as well as aiding in weight loss as part of a diet plan. Therapeutic Supplements Celebrate's therapeutic line of supplements were created for patients that may require higher levels of supplementation in addition to a standard vitamin protocol. The line includes Hair, Skin & Nails, Zinc plus Copper, Thiamin (B-1) 100mg, B-50 Complex, B-12 Sublingual Quick-melt, & Vitamin D3 (5000 IU) Quick-melt. Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. OPTISOURCE ™ Chewable Vitamin and Mineral Supplement OPTISOURCE ™ Chewable Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is formulated to help meet vitamin and mineral needs before and after bariatric surgery. Thorne Metabolic Nutrition Medipro Multi Complete Our exceptional multivitamin is provided in a daily dose of 3 vegetarian capsules. Available with iron (45mg) or without iron. This formula includes 3000IU of lactose and preservative free Vitamin D3, 1000mcg of B12 as methylcobalamin and a full B Complex using only methylated forms. Chelated minerals support healthy absorption. FloraMend Prime Probiotic A shelf stable, lab-validated probiotic for general GI health. 5 Billion CFU's ( guaranteed at time of expiration) of a triple blend of lactobacillus gasseri, bifidobacterium longum, and bifidobacterium bifidum. Supports digestive and immune health. L. gasseri may also support healthy body composition. Meriva 500 M eriva 500 is a curcumin extract bound to phosphatidylcholine, allowing for easier absorption into the bloodstream. This preparation significantly increases bioavailability. Meriva helps to maintain the body's normal inflammatory response, as well as provides potent antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity. N iaCel NiaCel's active ingredient, Nicotinamide riboside, is a nutritional precursor that increases NAD levels. NAD is a catalyst for mitochondrial energy production and s timulates thermogenesis, and enhances endurance and efficiency of skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. I ron Bisglycinate Thorne Research's Iron Bisglycinate provides 25mg of elemental iron per vegetarian capsule that has been reacted with glycine for superior absorption in the GI tract, thus preventing the typical GI side effects. Vitamins Bari Life Bariatric Supplements Bari Life Multivitamin Powders The only all-in-one multivitamin formula that meets or exceeds the ASMBS vitamin supplement guidelines for all bariatric surgery patients. Highly recommended for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery because the powder allows for the easiest absorption. Clinically proven. Developed by a bariatric surgeon. Available Flavors: Orange, Cherry Berry, and Flavorless. Bari Life Multivitamin Tablets The only all-in-one multivitamin formula that meets or exceeds the ASMBS vitamin supplement guidelines for all bariatric surgery patients. The tablets have a nice vanilla scent and hydrophilic coating that makes them easy to swallow. Clinically proven. Developed by a bariatric surgeon. 180 tablets per bottle. Bari Life Perfect Pack Your on-the-go solution for vitamin supplementation with all your daily vitamins in one convenient pack! It provides a complete, full potency formulation of vitamins and minerals and has been newly reformulated to meet the ASMBS vitamin supplement guidelines to support Gastric Bypass and Vertical Sleeve patients. 30 packs/1 daily. Bariatric Advantage Bariatric Advantage B -Vitamins Bariatric Advantage B -Vitamins help to meet the nutritional needs some patients may require in addition to a multivitamin. These include sublingual B12- 1000 (1000mcg with folate), thiamin (100mg capsules), biotin (5mg capsules), and B-50 complex. technology. Bariatric Advantage Calcium with Vitamin D Bariatric Advantage offers a wide variety of calcium products. Our chewable tablets come in four flavors and have 500mg calcium from citrate with 300 IUs vitamin D3. Our Calcium Crystals are a drink mix with 600mg calcium and 500 IUs of D3. And our NEWEST entry is the line of Chewy Bites with 500mg calcium including 500 IUs of Vitamin D3 that offer an option to the 250mg calcium Chewy Bites. Bariatric Advantage Chewable Iron Bariatric Advantage offers chewable iron products that are designed to be easy on the digestive system, to support maximum absorption, and to foster patient adherence. We offer four formulas: 18mg of iron with 30mg of vitamin C, 29mg of iron with 60mg of vitamin C, 60mg of iron with 250mg of vitamin C, and a delicious 30mg iron Chewy Bite in Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.