The Facts About Calcium

Did you know that 99 percent of the calcium you consume is stored in your teeth and bones? True story. Your body also needs calcium so it can move, and carry messages to and from your brain efficiently. Calcium is one of those nutrients you should get through your diet. Even though there are so many benefits to ensuring you …

Bariatric Surgery: What To Expect Before And After

Bariatric surgery has been available since the 1970’s and is one of the most effective means of permanent weight loss for people considered to be obese. 85 percent of those who have had a bariatric procedure has kept off their weight for five years or longer. If you or a loved one are considering bariatric surgery, then there are some …

5 Ways Tespo Helps With Bariatric Vitamin Compliance

  While taking daily vitamins may seem easy in theory, establishing and maintaining a daily bariatric vitamin routine can still be a challenge for a number of reasons. Here are just a few ways that Tespo’s Bariatric Vitamin Line helps with bariatric post-op vitamin compliance. TESPO ELIMINATES A RELIANCE ON PILLS 40% of Americans say they have difficulty swallowing pills. …

What You Need To Know About Your Bariatric Surgery

Approximately ⅓ of adults in the United States are reportedly obese. Which accounts for the rise in the number of people opting for bariatric surgery. The American Society For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery noted that around 228,000 patients underwent Bariatric surgery in 2017, which is a significant increase from 2011. What is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgical procedures help people lose …

Why Tespo Liquid Vitamins and Dispenser Belong On Your Counter

We get this question a lot. But before we dive in it’s important to note that at Tespo, we didn’t start with the dispenser. We set out on a mission to both create and deliver vitamins in their purest form. The result was liquid, and the byproduct was a dispenser. WHAT ARE LIQUID VITAMINS AND WHY SHOULD I TAKE THEM? …

Vitamins Needed After Bariatric Surgery

According to the Centers For Disease Control, more than one-third of adults in the U.S. are reportedly obese (approximately 36.5% of adults). It’s not surprising then that the number of people undergoing bariatric surgeries is also on the rise. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery noted that approximately 196,000 patients underwent bariatric surgery in 2015, a significant increase …

Introducing Tespo Bariatric Formula

When we launched Tespo, we started with multivitamins. Then, we began to hear requests from customers. One of the loudest voices we heard was from the Bariatric community requesting that we create a Bariatric Formula. We took this to heart and now, we are proud to introduce our Bariatric Formula. Bariatric surgical procedures help people to lose weight by restricting the …

Water Soluble vs. Fat Soluble Vitamins

There are 13 essential vitamins our bodies need. These can be divided into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble. What’s the difference? The difference comes down to how they act within the body. Here’s what you need to know. Fat Soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K Fat-soluble vitamins are soluble in fats. They are absorbed by fat globules that travel through the small intestines …