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The lining of the human stomach renews itself completely every three or four days.

Why it is true

If it did not renew so quickly, the stomach would digest itself due to its strong acids. The epithelial cells of the gastric mucosa are continuously replaced to maintain protection against hydrochloric acid.

Source: Harvard Health

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