How do gut bacteria actually make it to your intestines with the hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach in the way?

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How do gut bacteria actually make it to your intestines with the hydrochloric acid produced by the stomach in the way?

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A lot of bacteria die in the stomach, but a few make it through. Some are partially resistant to the acid. A=Others can produce spores that are resistant to the acid. Some are just so abundant in food that a few make it through by shear luck.

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