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Your Stomach Produces 1.5–2 Liters of Acid Every Day
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Your Stomach Produces 1.5–2 Liters of Acid Every Day

The stomach secretes 1.5 to 2 liters of hydrochloric acid daily to digest food. The stomach lining constantly renews itself to prevent being dissolved by its own acid.

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April 15, 2026
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