What happens in my body when I eat unhealthy food?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    If the cells in your stomach and intestines don't like what's going on with your food, it's like the "shot heard round the world" for your body, triggering anything from an allergic reaction to an autoimmune condition -- or just plain heartburn. While you may feel the fallout (heartburn, gas, reflux) of foods that don't agree with you in your gut, chances are you may not realize the subtle impact these foods can have on the rest of your body. Certain foods are more likely to trigger an inflammatory response in your body than others.
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