Copper deficiency is common after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or biliary pancreatic diversion) at approximately 10 years post-op, and board-certified bariatricians routinely screen copper levels because deficiency can cause bicytopenia (low white and red blood cells).

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Dr. Kyle Gillette

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about 10 years after gastric bypass or biliary pancreatic diversion it's very common to see deficient copper levels that's why any board-certified obesity medicine physician or bariatrician will check a copper level

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Complete Guide to Peptides for Fat Loss, Muscle Building & Longevity | Dr. Kyle Gillett MDThomas DeLauer
Created: 8/13/2026, 4:51:25 AM

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