Follow the Product Label Instructions
When there is a discrepancy between the manufacturer's website and the product label on your bottle, always follow the dosage instructions printed on the actual product label you have in hand. In this case, take 2 capsules as directed on your bottle's label.
Why the Label Takes Precedence
Product formulations vary: Bariatric Fusion likely manufactures different formulations with varying nutrient concentrations 1. A product requiring 2 capsules daily contains different nutrient amounts per capsule than one requiring only 1 capsule 1.
The label matches your specific product: The dosage on your bottle's label corresponds to the exact formulation and nutrient concentrations in the capsules you purchased 1.
Website information may be outdated or refer to different products: Manufacturers frequently update formulations and may have multiple product lines with different dosing schedules 1.
Post-Bariatric Surgery Supplementation Requirements
After bariatric surgery, you need comprehensive micronutrient supplementation to prevent deficiencies that can cause serious complications including neurological damage, anemia, and bone disease 1.
Key supplementation principles:
- A complete multivitamin and mineral supplement is essential for all bariatric surgery patients 1
- The specific amounts needed depend on your surgery type (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or malabsorptive procedures like BPD/DS) 1
- Standard over-the-counter multivitamins typically do not provide adequate amounts for post-bariatric patients 1
Common Pitfall to Avoid
Never assume all multivitamin products are equivalent. Bariatric-specific formulations are designed with higher doses of critical nutrients like iron (45-60 mg elemental iron daily), vitamin B12 (250-350 μg daily), calcium (1200-1500 mg daily from all sources), and vitamin D (3000 IU daily) that exceed standard multivitamin amounts 1.
What to Do Next
- Take 2 capsules daily as your label directs 1
- Contact Bariatric Fusion customer service to clarify the discrepancy if concerned
- Ensure you're also taking additional calcium citrate (in divided doses) and vitamin D as these are typically not sufficient in multivitamins alone 1
- Have your micronutrient levels monitored regularly by your bariatric surgery team 1