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How long is it supposed to it take food to reach your stomach?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Seconds: The food goes down the esophagus and immediately into the stomach in a few seconds. There the food is mixed with stomach acid and enzymes to digest proteins before leaving to the intestines.

Answered 9/28/2016

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