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Swallowed gum

Wrigley Bubble Gum: Bubble gum is the most fun snack for many kids. But have you heard the urban legend that if you swallow gum, it takes seven years to digest in your stomach? Is that true? So, let’s find out what really goes on in your body when you swallow gum. 

There is one common tale that if you swallow gum, it will remain in your stomach for seven years. Some kids think it will stick inside them and cause problems. But is this really true?

What Happens When You Swallow Gum

So chewing gum is mixed with your spit and you get a soggy soft sticky piece. Normally, when you swallow gum, it passes through your systems the same way other food does. But gum consists of things that aren’t easily broken down by your stomach. This means gum is slightly slower to exit your system, compared to other foods. 

The good news? Chewing gum doesn’t live in your stomach for seven years. Your body is adept at removing things it can’t digest. But while gum may spend a bit longer in your system, it will ultimately exit your body when you go to the bathroom.

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