What Causes Protein to Not Be Digested?
                                
                                
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                                According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, including protein, requires several complex physiological steps. The reasons for incomplete protein digestion are varied, ranging from insufficient stomach acid to underlying medical conditions and poor lifestyle habits.