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Bile and stomach acid help digest food by destroying it, basically. Chewing food doesn't break food into small enough pieces to pass through the rest of the digestive system(eg. small intestine), so the stomach helps out by destroying the food with acid. All nutrients are conserved, but if you've ever had a chemical burn, that's kinda like what's happening to your food. The internal structure is destroyed. Too much is a problem; it can 'back-up' your esophagus causing heartburn. There are pills like Nexium which you can have your doctor proscribe if you have a problem with too much acid or injuries caused by the acid.

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