i've heard that it takes an astronomically long time to digest swallowed bubble gum. Is this true?
2007-01-01 13:24:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I would like some proffessional sources if they are available
2007-01-01 13:29:00 · update #1
It never does digest. That is, your body can't break it down, but it will pass through your digestive system in 2 to 3 days, like anything else.
2007-01-01 13:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Emmy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One to three days, the same length of time it takes anything to pass through your digestive system. Gum base can't be digested so it will pass through your system in one piece.
2007-01-01 15:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by vanillabeancheesecake37 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it doesn't digest, but if you keep swallowing gum then it could clog up your system and that is not good.
2007-01-08 08:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by curt 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No it takes just as long as any other swallowed food.
2007-01-01 13:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It never does digest! It really doesn't.
2007-01-01 13:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by HotInTX 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IT PROBABLY TAKES THE SAME AS OTHER FOOD.I HAVE SWALLOWED MUCH GUM AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM
2007-01-01 13:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by mwmthm 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sure is.
2007-01-01 13:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋