Why do bodies not rot when we’re alive?

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I was at the beach today thinking I’m basically just a slab of meat in the sun. How come I don’t rot? What prevents living things from decomposing and how does that change when we die?

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Our body can reverse entropy and keep decay at bay faster than the decay can happen. We constantly break down and regenerate bones and muscle, regenerate our cells in our digestive system and skin among other organs. It’s everywhere.

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