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9 June, 06:43

What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach nutrition?

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  1. 9 June, 09:33
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    The primary role of hydrochloric acid is to sterilize the food you eat and to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the GI tract. HCL also triggers the release of enzymes such as pepsin which are essential for the digestion of protein.
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