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Glucuronic acid

Glucuronic acid is a special kind of sugar that our body makes to help get rid of things that might hurt us. It's like a special helper that helps keep us healthy. When our body breaks down things that we eat or drink, like medicines or toxins, they can sometimes be toxic or harmful. Glucuronic acid comes in and attaches to those harmful things, making them less harmful and easier for our body to get rid of. It's like putting a cape on a villain and making them easier to catch and get rid of. So, glucuronic acid is like our body's superhero that helps keep us healthy and safe.
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