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What function does the hydrochloric acid of our stomachs serve?
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Digestion and anti-: Microbial. Acid facilitates digestion of foods. Stomach enzymes work better in acid environment. Acid also destroys most the organisms that we swallow with food and prevents countless intestinal infections.
Answered 8/29/2012
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