Re: How long does it take to digest a single piece of gum?
Area: Medicine
Posted By: Jeffrey Raber, Undergraduate Biochemistry, Lebanon Valley College
Date: Tue Apr 8 17:28:52 1997
Message ID: 860174065.Me
Anna and Angela,
I am not sure exactly how long it takes, but I do know one thing,
it will take a very long time.
Chewing gum will be passed completely through your digestive system
before it is digested. Gum is designed to resist diegestive enzymes in
your mouth, which is where digestion begins.
I hope this satisfies your question.
-Jeff
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