Swallowed chewing gum takes 7 years to digest.
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The claim as people say it
"Swallowed chewing gum takes 7 years to digest."
Common search: "how long does gum take to digest" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
Gum passes through the digestive tract in days like other indigestible material.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that swallowed chewing gum takes 7 years to digest?
Contradicted. Gum passes through the digestive tract in days like other indigestible material.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "how long does gum take to digest". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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