X

We detected that you're visiting our site from the UK. Would you like to visit the ChaCha UK website?

How long does it take to digest swallowed gum?

In: Health › Diet & Nutrition

Rate This Answer

Gum simply passes through your digestive system like any other bit of roughage, usually with a day or two. ChaCha for now!

Answered by Richard M. -

Galleries

See All Galleries »

Where Do Americans Get their Calories?

Where Do Americans Get their Calories?

Viewed 13,398 times

Can Pot Keep You Skinny?

Can Pot Keep You Skinny?

Viewed 13,052 times

Diners Worth Driving To

Diners Worth Driving To

Viewed 35 times

Common Things that Cause Cancer

Common Things that Cause Cancer

Viewed 15,252 times

Older Answers

Rate Answer

It takes just as long as it would to pass normal food. ChaCha!

Answered by Ryan J. -

Rate Answer

Though your stomach can't break down a piece of gum the same way it breaks down other food, your digestive system can move more?

Answered by Ramez G. -

Related Questions

View More »

Comments

Advertisement
›
›
›
Diet & Nutrition