Andy Caffrey

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A chronic inflammation means the cells are permanently irritated until they finally give up the ghost and break down. In older people, this can also be a cause of appetite loss. The stomach has a battery of stem cells, which constantly replace lost cells. If these replacement manufacturers are overworked, they may begin to make mistakes. Cancer cells are the result.
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ
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