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Enteric coatings are generally considered a good thing. And they are. Just not for wls patients.
Most enteric coatings work by presenting a surface that is stable at the highly acidic pH found in the stomach, but breaks down rapidly at a less acidic (relatively more basic) pH. For example, they will not dissolve in the acidic juices of the stomach (pH ~3) [NOTE: that is a regular-sized, non-wls stomach], but they will in the alkaline (pH 7-9) environment present in the small intestine. Materials used for enteric coatings include fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics, and plant fibers.
Enteric coatings are a definite NO-NO for wls patients, just like gummy bears and such because of their waxy content.
Enteric coatings are often found on vitamins and other supplements.
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Are your vitamins and other supplements FREE of enteric coatings? How about your Tylenol or whatever? Don't know?
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GO CHECK!
Most enteric coatings work by presenting a surface that is stable at the highly acidic pH found in the stomach, but breaks down rapidly at a less acidic (relatively more basic) pH. For example, they will not dissolve in the acidic juices of the stomach (pH ~3) [NOTE: that is a regular-sized, non-wls stomach], but they will in the alkaline (pH 7-9) environment present in the small intestine. Materials used for enteric coatings include fatty acids, waxes, shellac, plastics, and plant fibers.
Enteric coatings are a definite NO-NO for wls patients, just like gummy bears and such because of their waxy content.
Enteric coatings are often found on vitamins and other supplements.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Are your vitamins and other supplements FREE of enteric coatings? How about your Tylenol or whatever? Don't know?
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
GO CHECK!