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The medication slows down the movement of food through your gut, Parrella said, which makes the above gastrointestinal symptoms common, in addition to things such as acid reflux, heartburn and burping
Your skin has an acid mantle, a slightly acidic film that protects it from bacteria, environmental damage, and moisture loss
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