why does eating soap/detergent make you sick? Since stomach fluid is acidic and soap is basic, wouldn’t they just cancel out?

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why does eating soap/detergent make you sick? Since stomach fluid is acidic and soap is basic, wouldn’t they just cancel out?

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Soap contains surfactants, which lower the tension between molecules- ie cutting through grease… which I can’t imagine are good for the cells of the digestive system

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