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Where can you find hydrochloric acid in your body

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Hydrochloric acid is most commonly found in the stomach acid that breaks down food for digestion

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Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is produced by the stomach and has the job of breaking down proteins. If you make plenty of HCl, then the body can adequately digest protein. If not, protein digestion is compromised.
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