Re: Candida & Mineral Absorption

[Guest guest]

> Would candida adversely affect the body's ability to

> absorb/utilize minerals?

>

I may be living proof of that. Large relatively asymptomatic Candida

infestation verified by testing, low mineral content verified by hair

testing over the past two years. My major nutritional goal is to get my gut

healed so the good stuff can get into my body. It's a slow process.

Ron

[Guest guest]

Dan-

>Would candida adversely affect the body's ability to absorb/utilize

>minerals?

Of course. Minerals are difficult to absorb to begin with. They

require adequate stomach acid, adequate accompanying vitamin D, other

cofactors, and the intestines themselves have to be in good health to

do a good job of absorbing them. Anything that impairs digestion and

the functioning of the digestive system will tend to impair the

body's ability to digest mineral-containing substances and absorb

their minerals.

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