Selenium Status after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Interventions and Recommendations

Selenium is an essential element that plays a vital role in maintaining human health and its deficiency can lead to cardiovascular and hypothyroidism complications. In this context, the main concern is about morbidly obese patients who undergo a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). Although RYGB leads to 60–70% excess weight loss, micronutrient deficiencies are common after this procedure and can be problematic if not promptly detected. This review...