2006-12-29 09:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by Danno Soprano 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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the same rate as any other swallowed matter
2006-12-29 09:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes only about one to two days because our stomach acids only break down a little of it. Gum is made from sugar or a sugar substitute and a soluble fiber or cellulose so it essentially stays whole. Therefore, most of it passes through the intestine without being absorbed and it is excreted in the feces, while a small part of the gum may be digested and absorbed within the first 24-36 hours after you swallow it.
2006-12-29 17:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not long. The same as any other food. Depends if your system is acting quickly or slowly. I'd say in a day or two it is usually through.
2006-12-29 17:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 7 year thing is a myth. It doesn't stick to your insides. It comes out just as fast as the rest of your food
2006-12-29 17:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by wantme_comegetme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 hours to 1 week.
2006-12-29 17:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*gulp* this question disturbed my meditative concentration and made me swallow my spearmint that i was enjoying so much....i will examine every ounce of feces that i extract from my bowels and inform those interested of my findings
2006-12-29 18:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by predatorpio 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it goes in it goes out. seven years is a myth
2006-12-29 17:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Zoey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same as any other food.
2006-12-29 17:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋