make this sound like a 6th grader Nicotine increases factors that contribute to stomach irritation and damage, such as acid and pepsin secretion, while also reducing protective factors. It can also lead to increased risk of Helicobacter pylori infection and elevated levels of free radicals and platelet-activating factor.

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So like, nicotine can mess with your stomach by making it produce more acid and pepsin, which can irritate and damage it. It also lowers the stuff that usually protects your stomach. Plus, it can make you more likely to get a certain infection and have too many free radicals and platelet-activating factor in your body. It's not good for your tummy, dude.