What If You Always Swallow Your Chewing Gum?

What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · Jul 29, 2025 · 7m

You chew it, stretch it, and blow it. But what really happens to your body when you swallow chewing gum regularly? Could it obstruct your body, or even prove fatal? Discover how gum impacts your digestive system, and whether it could lead to sepsis or endanger your intestines. Plus, learn about the connection between the sapodilla tree and chewing gum.

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