At one end of the spectrum, thick mucus derailed the function of the body: It blocked the pancreas from delivering enzymes needed for
food digestion and
absorption, resulting in malnutrition, and also caused
severe lung infections, often killing children by age 5.
The decreased
absorption of these minerals may not be
severe enough to cause nutritional deficiencies, but healthcare professionals recommend consuming any supplements of these minerals at least 2 hours before or after you eat calcium - rich
foods.