After 20 years as a Nutritionist at 48, I’ve discovered the shocking connection between low iron, stomach acid, and those mysterious 3am wake-ups. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: As we age, our stomach acid naturally declines—creating the perfect storm for iron deficiency AND parasitic infections. These parasites are NOCTURNAL, becoming most active between 1-3am when your body is trying to detox—this is literally why you’re waking up at the same time every night! With declining stomach acid, you experience: - Bloating that doesn’t respond to diet changes - Those clockwork 3am wake-ups (parasites’ most active time) - Fatigue despite adequate sleep - Sugar cravings your willpower can’t overcome What’s frustrating? Most practitioners treat symptoms like SIBO with restrictive FODMAP diets instead of the root cause—low stomach acid that allows parasites to thrive. These approaches provide temporary relief, but without addressing the nocturnal invaders, your sleep disturbances persist. ...