My other half tells me it is quite alright to swallow chewing gum..?!


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My other half tells me it is quite alright to swallow chewing gum..?

Is it right or will it fester in the intestines if swallowed. Why anyone would want to swallow it is beyond me. One can only hope that it is harmless then those that chew it can swallow it instead of making the pavements an unsightly mess.

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1 month ago
He's probably not alright in the head, however were we codgetating like old codgers do on the state of the nations pavements...seemed paved with chewing gum instead of gold, then 'im indoors said why don't people swallow chewing gum instead of throwing it onto the pavements.

I though his comment made perfect sense.


Answers:

Although it's never really reccommended, you can swallow it, and it will be digested, but because it wasn't intended to be swallowed, it will take much longer to digest. It will stay in you for a while until it is broken down completely, but It will eventually pass.




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