Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Lygia Stewart"
- Lygia Stewart's recent research focuses on the impact of bariatric surgery, specifically laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), on bone metabolism and calcium absorption, revealing significant alterations in gut microbiome and intestinal calcium absorption post-surgery.
- Key findings indicate that after LSG, changes in the gut microbiome are linked to bone metabolism issues, and despite optimized vitamin D levels, fractional calcium absorption declines post-surgery.
- The research also explores therapeutic interventions, such as prebiotics, to potentially improve calcium absorption and mitigate the negative effects of surgery on bone health and metabolism among postoperative patients.
