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If intestinal permeability is sometimes associated with autoimmunity, couldn't stomach ulcers also cause autoimmunity in some cases?
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Stoamch vs intestine: Stomach function is acid production, and mixing with bile with very little absorption of nutrients. Intestines function more for assimilation of nutrients.
Answered 5/8/2013
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