Power of Stomach Acid: The Secret to Our Digestion

Our bodies secrete mucus every few hours to protect us from the damaging effects of our own stomach acid. Salivating excessively before vomiting is also a self-defense mechanism to reduce the damage from the acid to the esophagus. This hydrochloric acid in our stomachs is so powerful that it can dissolve metal. It helps to break down food, and it also helps kill off any harmful bacteria and pathogens present in the food.