What Happens When You Swallow Gum?

Everyone's heard the myth that gum stays in your gut for seven years if you swallow it. So what really happens if you swallow a piece?

What Happens When You Swallow Gum? Everyone's heard the myth that gum stays in your gut for seven years if you swallow it. So what really happens if you swallow a piece? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT What Causes Swollen Lips?  MORE What Causes a Metallic Taste in Your Mouth?  MORE Why Healthy Digestion Begins in the Mouth  MORE You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.