Vitamin Deficiency

A 21-year-old Israeli man who suffered severe nerve damage and temporary paralysis following bariatric surgery shares his harrowing recovery and warns others about the critical importance of post-operative vitamin compliance.

Folic acid is one of the most important supplements in preventive medicine, especially for women before and during early pregnancy, because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects. But for specific people, uncontrolled intake can hide an important deficiency.