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What would cause a person not be able to gain weight?
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Several reasons: Several things can cause this. The main ones are inadequate intake of calories, need for hydrochloric acid &/or digestive enzymes, malabsorption, inflammation of the intestines (possibly from intestinal parasites), celiac disease & other food allergies, vitamin/mineral/amino acid deficiencies & hyperthyroidism. A good GI doc or holistic doc can help you find what the problem(s) is/are.
Answered 6/10/2014
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