If i swallow a piece of gum, is it true that it will stay in my body for about 7 or more years??

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yea hun

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I think it does, unless its a old wifes tail.

no way jose'

YES ITS TRUE, GUM WILL STAY IN UR BODY FOR 7 YEARS

Scientific tests prove that is not true

i have always wonder the same thing.

The myth says that if you swallow gum it will take 4 years to digest, however scientific tests have proven that it does not. In fact it will digest just as quick as all other foods.
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I am a scientist myself so I know.

It can take awhile for gum to break down as opposed to other foods. The truth of the matter is, it will be pushed through your system, and excreted from your body long before the issue of whether or not it is broken down.
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I work in the medical field

No, it will take a few weeks to get totally out of your system.

if that were true don't you think people would be dying from clogged body parts by now?

not true.Your stomach can't digest it so it pretty much comes out it one piece, out the dukie shoot
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www.kidshealth.com

It does take a while to digest, but not 7 years.

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