Re: Epsom salts . . .

Standard Process labs have done a great deal of study regarding this mucous interfering with digestion. Of course, if the liver is healthy there would be no problem. The bile would take care of it.

This article might interest you. They are selling a Standard Process product; but also have technical references regard the study, if you really care to delve into it.

http://www.becomehealthynow.com/supps/okra_pepsine3.shtml