How long does it take to digest a piece of gum?
Gum usually takes 24 hours to pass through the body. Gum cannot be completely broken down, but it is pushed through. ChaCha!
Answered by Alicia C. -
Older Answers
The body does not digest the gum. It passes through relatively intact. ChaCha!
Answered by Jillene V. -
It may be more difficult to break down than organic foods, chewing gum gets no special treatment from the digestive system.
Answered by Brian P. -
Your body can't digest it. It progresses relatively intact through your digestive system and is excreted in your stool. Do ChaCha!
Answered by Michelle N. -
Our stomach doesn't digest gum at all! Since it's made out of soluble fiber, it passes right through us a day or two after.
Answered by John K. -
The insoluble gum base, which gives gum its chewable properties, can't be digested, so its excreted in a day or two. ChaCha!
Answered by Laura W. -
Most of the gum passes through the intestine without being absorbed, and is excreted within 24-36 hours after you swallow it.
Answered by Mardelle G. -
A small part of the gum may be digested and absorbed within the first 24-36 hours after you swallow it. Have a ChaCha Day!
Answered by Donna H. -
Gum doesn't sit in your stomach. It progresses relatively intact through your digestive system and is excreted in your stool.
Answered by Michelle L. -
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