If you swallow gum will it really stay in your stomach for 7 years.
2006-08-17 15:00:04 · 39 answers · asked by Ky_bello 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
False.
http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/chewgum.asp
The human body is unable to digest the gum resin. But swallowed gum does not stay in the stomach or cause intestinal problems.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/expert/body/swallow_gum.html
2006-08-17 18:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by Swirly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. That's not true. Did you notice that when you swallow gum, It slides right down? That's because it's not sticky enough to stick to your throat or stomache.
2006-08-25 07:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by asdfghjkl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Your, pardon our stomach, contains large amounts of hydrochloric acid capable of attacking and dissolving many unpleasant stuffs. Nevertheless, if swallowing gum becomes a habit, even the acid may surrender.
2006-08-17 15:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by francopit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tests have been done on this on the learning channel and yes it does stay there for a long time but eventually will exit your system. it isn't harmful i just swallowed my gum yesterday:)
2006-08-25 07:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's hotly debated. I did a project on it at school and heard a lot about 7 years - but with age and wisdom, I tend to think 7 days is probably more likely.
2006-08-25 05:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by ceekryt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!
just don't make it a habit (of swallowing gum, that is)
2006-08-25 04:28:02 · answer #6 · answered by rose apple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it stays in stomache for 7 day to desolve in stomache.
2006-08-23 19:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by Michael P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Dear "heart," because, the gum will not be able to acurately count the time it has been in the tummy, and decide: Well its been seven years now, so it`s bout time I make my de but (debut)
2006-08-24 19:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but a bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for 7 years.
2006-08-23 06:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by mjkinoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My granny always told me that if you swallowed your gum it would wrap around your heart and you'd die!
Harsh - but I never swallowed my gum after that!
2006-08-23 06:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋