The research came today and I immediately thought of yoru comment on what I was going through when I felt so sick. I still feel my inclination was right, but so was yours
Deficient stomach acid means you're less able to get minerals. Mineral deficiency to a contributing factor in syndrome x. Syndrome X is
Metabolic syndrome is technically a cluster of disorders that all derive from Insulin Resistance. These disorders include:

Abdominal obesity

Cardiovascular disease/atherosclerosis

High risk for heart attack and/or stroke

Elevated triglycerides and/or cholesterol levels

A low HDL (good) reading

High blood pressure

Hypoglycemia

Cancer

Type II Diabetes


So not too deep in disease, but yet ont he fringes due to so many high carb and sweet foods-causing a circle of
Deficient stomach acid means you're less able to get minerals. Mineral deficiency to a contributing factor in syndrome x.

Brilliant!

It's nice to have research to put a finger on! I've been able to easily peel off over 30 pounds since July, because of upping my Magnesium intake. I take the powdered form, mixed into water, twice a day. When I back off on taking the Magnesium, I stop losing weight, sometimes even put back on a pound or two. It has made a TREMENDOUS difference for me. I also take a whole regime of other supplements, but the Magnesium is key to overall digestion and well being, physically/emotionally/mentally.

Hey as long as you are finding something that is working that is great. Although recently there was a discussion about too much magnesium. I will see if I can find that and pass along. It would be interesting to see if there is a certain type or combimed with soemthing is not recommended

30# is amazing weight loss Susannah-so proud of you

I am using the Nutraceutical brand via Vitacost, and take no more than 1 level teaspoon two or three times per day. This a link to what I'm talking about: NSI Natural Magnesium Calm Raspberry -- 16 oz - Vitacost (http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Natural-Magnesium-Calm-Raspberry)

P.S. Thanks! It's been just over 30 pounds since around July, but over 50 pounds since a year ago last May. I'm feeling SO much better now!

wow! That is amazing. Thanks for the linky.