{"product_id":"dr-vs-bariatric-bundle","title":"Dr. V's Bariatric Bundle","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"the-four-nutrients-your-altered-metabolism-needs-most\" class=\"_h2_1x4zg_72\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Four Nutrients Your Altered Metabolism Needs Most\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter bariatric surgery or while on GLP-1 therapy, your body absorbs far less than it used to — and new clinical research shows the challenge is greater than most patients realize. A landmark study presented at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENDO 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the Endocrine Society's annual meeting) found that adults taking GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignificantly decreased their physical activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after starting medication — with daily steps falling from 5,047 to 4,487 and moderate-to-vigorous activity dropping from 28 to 22 minutes per day. The study's lead researcher concluded: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Exercise cannot be optional for people taking these medications.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess movement means accelerated muscle loss on top of already-reduced nutrient absorption. Generic vitamins weren't designed for this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. V's Bariatric Bundle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulated over two decades of bariatric patient blood work analysis, this four-product stack delivers the micronutrients most depleted in post-surgical and GLP-1 patients — in the bioavailable forms your altered metabolism can actually absorb and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"whats-inside\" class=\"_h3_1x4zg_88\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBariatric Daily Multivitamin (Dr. V's)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Your metabolic foundation. Therapeutic-dose thiamine (75 mg vs. the standard 1.5 mg) plus a full B-complex for energy production, neurological protection, and immune function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D3 5,000 IU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Reduced fat absorption and lower activity levels both suppress Vitamin D status. D3 at 5,000 IU supports bone density and muscle function — essential when GLP-1-driven muscle loss is already a documented risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBariatric Iron Bis-Glycinate with Vitamin C \u0026amp; B12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Iron carries oxygen to muscles and brain. Iron bis-glycinate bypasses GI irritation with 40–50% higher absorption than ferrous sulfate. Paired with Vitamin C for uptake and B12 for neurological support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChewable B12 (Methylcobalamin 1,000 mcg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Methylcobalamin delivers 60–80% bioavailability vs. 15–25% for synthetic cyanocobalamin. Protects neurological function, mental clarity, and red blood cell production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-form-matters-as-much-as-dose\" class=\"_h3_1x4zg_88\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Form Matters as Much as Dose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1x4zg_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethylcobalamin (B12):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–80% bioavailable vs. 15–25% for cyanocobalamin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron bis-glycinate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50–70% bioavailable vs. 10–20% for ferrous sulfate, with minimal GI side effects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superior to D2 in fat-malabsorption conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThiamine at 75 mg:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50× the standard RDA — because bariatric absorption demands therapeutic levels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"who-this-bundle-is-for\" class=\"_h3_1x4zg_88\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Bundle Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1x4zg_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-bariatric surgery patients (gastric bypass, sleeve, or duodenal switch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGLP-1 users (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide) — especially those whose activity has decreased since starting medication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone experiencing fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, or low B12\/iron\/D3 on bloodwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients whose care team has recommended specialized bariatric supplementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician or bariatric care team before beginning any new supplement regimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e","brand":"WLSVitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43260344434782,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/4449\/files\/97C0E868-BD01-4D66-B966-3CB9D08C8283_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788455897","url":"https:\/\/wlsvitamins.com\/products\/dr-vs-bariatric-bundle","provider":"WLSVitamins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}