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Absorption of at least 8 nutrients are dependant on adequate stomach acid:
calcium, B9
and B12, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin C and beta carotene
* Absorption of anti oxidant vitamins A and E, putting you at greater risk of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation
* Breakdown of protein for use in tissues and muscle synthesis
* Activation of enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters
* Prevention of bacterial pathogens from going into the lower GI tract, causing infection, and putting yo