Heather - WOW! I'd never heard of the "insult to the gut" thing, but that certainly makes sense. I've cut and pasted the ingredients of the Ephedra-free Metabolife below; do any of these ingredients set off "alarm bells" to you?
I'm going to read up on the Rome I criteria too; thank you for posting the link to that.
I will definitely let you know how that UWMC appointment works out. My husband says that the UW has one of the best medical facilities on the West Coast (he's a graduate student at UW), and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll finally be able to talk to someone who 1) will listen and 2) will know what he/she is talking about.
You all are awesome, and Heather you are a goddess - I don't know what I'd do without you!
Manufacturer's Description
Boost your energy and enhance your diet with Metabolife's ephedra-free tablets. Using a precise blend of herbs and other nutrients, this supplement offer the same benefits of other Metabolife formulas, but without ephedra. Taken as directed before a meal, the supplement may also help with weight loss. Each tablet contains 40 mg caffeine alkaloids.
Label Information
Ingredients
Calcium (as hydroxycitrate and dicalcium phosphate) (50 mg), Chromium (as chromium piccolinate) (150 mcg), Sodium (60 mg), Potassium (30 mg), and a proprietary blend (1,132 mg total) of the following: Green tea extract (leaf) (standardized for EGCG and total catechins), Super Citrimax Garcinia cambogia extract (fruit) (standardized for hydroxycitric acid), Guarana extract (seed) (standardized for caffeine), Yerba mate extract (leaf) (standardized for caffeine).
Other ingredients: Modified cellulose, maltodextrin, caffeine, dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, sodium bicarbonate, silica, dextrin, citric acid, dextrose, lecithin, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate.
Directions
Take 2 tablets 3 times per day, one hour before each meal. Do not exceed recommended servings. As with any dietary supplement, read all label warnings and directions before taking Ephedra-Free Metabolife.
Warnings
Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Not for use by persons under age 12. Consult with a health care professional prior to use by persons between the ages of 12 and 18. If you have any medical condition or are taking any medication consult a health care professional prior to use. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, sleeplessness, and occasionally rapid heart beat. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Calories Total: 5
(Amount per serving, followed by percent of daily value)
Sodium: 60 mg, 2%
Potassium: 30 mg, less than 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 1 g, less than 1%
Calcium 50 mg 5%
Chromium (as chromium picolinate) 150 mcg 125%
Proprietary Blend: 1132 mg*
Green Tea Extract (leaf) (standardized for EGCG and total catechins)
Super Citrimax Garcinia cambogia extract (fruit) (standardized for hydroxycitric acid)
Guarana Extract (seed) (standardized for caffeine)
Yerba Mate Extract (leaf) (standardized for caffeine)
*Daily Value not established.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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