7 Myths About Our Bodies That Have Already Been Debunked

1. If you swallow gum, it stays in your stomach for 7 years.

It’s true that chewing gum doesn’t digest in your stomach. It exits your body just like any other food and it certainly doesn’t stay in there for 7 years. It leaves the stomach within 7 days. Please note that it’s important to be careful with your gum chewing, especially when it comes to kids. Constipation is a possible side effect if you swallow too much gum.