Here's What Happens In Your Body When You Swallow Gum | The Human Body
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- Опубликовано: 19 мар 2018
- We have all heard of terrible things that take place inside our stomach when we swallow gum. But is it really that big of a deal if you forget to spit it out?
You may have heard from your 2nd grade teacher that if you swallow your gum, it could stay in your stomach forever. Or worse, it could grow into a rubber tree. Well, that's true. Don't do it.
Just kidding. Swallowing chewing gum isn't really going to plant trees in your stomach, but that's no reason to start doing it regularly. Here's what happens to your body when you swallow gum.
When you eat standard food, three processes go to work in your body to turn food into fuel. The first is obvious: Chewing.
The process breaks food into smaller and smaller pieces, increasing the surface area.
Meanwhile, saliva coats those pieces, delivering enzymes that help break down the food.
Finally, once swallowed, the stomach acids turn any remaining food pieces into mush. This lets the food pass through the rest of the digestive tract smoothly.
But gum doesn't play by those rules. As much as you chew it, gum doesn't break up into smaller pieces.
Because it's gum. Duh.
Gum has been around for much longer than you'd think. Ancient Mayans and Aztecs harvested resin from the Sapodilla tree. They would dry it into a 'cha', and chewed it to stave off hunger. Even back then, it was also recognized as a breath freshener.
However, most gum today is made from natural or synthetic polymers, most commonly butyl rubber.
It’s used in all kinds of products, including adhesives, fiber optics, sealants, cling film, paper, fuel, explosives, sporting equipment, roofing, bottle stoppers, and tires.
But don't worry, the butyl in gum won't make you sick.
Because it can't be broken down, the wad of chewed gum hits your stomach intact.
Your saliva enzymes and your stomach acid can't touch the butyl in the gum base. But that doesn't mean it just hangs out.
Your body is equipped to handle gum in the same way it deals with other food it can't fully digest, like corn and sunflower seeds.
The muscles of your digestive tract move it along and eventually flush it out of your system in a day or two, along with everything else.
So, no, your gum doesn't stay in your body when you swallow it. But that's no reason to start gulping it down by the pack. The more gum that your body has to process, the higher the likelihood that it'll build up.
This gum mass could potentially clog your digestive tract, causing an intestinal blockage which can trigger stomach pain or constipation.
There's a lovely name for this blockage: a bezoar. An 18-year old Israeli woman once suffered from a bezoar that blocked her stomach. The problem?
Turns out, she had been swallowing at least five pieces of gum every day.
The blockage had grown so large that doctors had to break it into smaller pieces and then fish it out of her, piece by piece.
But chewing gum alone isn't necessarily bad for you.
A couple small studies have shown that the act of chewing gum can actually help relax you. Because it can help reduce levels of cortisol - a common stress hormone - in your saliva.
So, feel free to unwrap a stick.You won't be alone. 56% of American chew gum, each about 280 sticks per year. It's a 2 billion dollar industry in the U.S.
But be wary of swallowing it once done. The occasional piece of gum won’t hurt, but with everything your body already does for you, why put it through the extra work? Just don't spit it out on the ground. That's just gross.
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Me: accidentally swollows gum
Also me: well it's time to meet jesus
HAHA SAME
Not same
Well when I swallowed gum 100 times before I did not die
or satan
same
When i was a kid, my friends told me that i can fart a bubble if i accidentally swallow my gum
Hahaha same
Lol
hahaha
Ernest Jay Ummmm.... lol
Ernest Jay O
Me: tries to blow a bubble
Gum: spits out like a bullet
*GUN*
Oh yeah 😎
😂
Just spread the gum against your tongue, stick your tongue out, and blow.
Relatable xD (no im not copying @I love Myself)
My granny used to say that if I swallowed gum then it will stretch and entangle my intestines!
And it really scared the shit out of me😂
That's what grrany do is nothing but scaring us from her never ending fictional storied🤦♀️🤦♀️
Ikr my whole family says that
*scared 7 year olds who swallowed gum have entered the chat*
Me
@Mikayla Morgan nice.
@Mikayla Morgan me to now im going to cut that tree down to the ground
Im 8 and i preety much swallowed 2 gums
Am i gonna die? Im TOOOOO YOUNG TO DIE
My mom used to tell me that when you eat a seed of a fruit, it will stay in your stomach and will grow into a tree.
Simon S. Same
But what if you destroy the seed?
*ya but not really you actually poop it out🤣🤢😖*
@Isabella Wooley my mom never said that
Actually that could happen if it gets past all of the defenses in your body that try to stop that
Me : swallows gum
My mind : well...... we are done . I guess , it's time to go .
Quick Review:
If you do accidentally swallow gum, it’ll stay in your digestive track until you poop. If you gulp down a whole pack of gum though, it’ll block your intestines, which can cause severe pain.
Overall, you won’t die from an accidental swallowed piece of gum. Just don’t purposely do it.
what happens if you swallow 2 pieces of trident gum?
I accidentally swallowed 2 piece of gum and I thought it was gummy
Me: *accidentaly swallows gum*
Teacher: "Have u heard the tragedy of the kid that died after swallowing gum..."
Yes I actually have
@@davidgreen6938 tell me the whole story°●°
@@davidgreen6938 tell it
@@gumballT-T I have one
That a boy of 2nd grade swallow chewngum after 1 day he meet Jesus or ram
star wars reference
I swear we all grew up in the same house
Yea
OMG I'm a fan
Hahahaa yeahhhhh
I just saw you on another comment section
Hey, are you The Dominoes One?
I can’t believe I actually just believed what this man said in the beginning
When he said a rubber tree would grow in you I actually believed him lol
*the dislikes are from the second grade teachers*
edit: jesus thanks for 2.5K likes!!!
TheUltra Unicorn don’t forget the moms
TheUltra Unicorn you deserve lots of likes
XD tru
How do you put bold text
3.5k ok that’s a lot of teachers and moms
I was just breathing then It just slid down my throat I don't even know how 💀💀
No kap same😂
I swear
That’s exactly what happened
I was watching vines and started laughing and it slid down my throat TnT
I THAT HAPPENED TO ME ONCE BUT EH IM OK
Growing up in an Asian household, this is what I heard.
'If you swallow one piece of gum, it will stick to your intestines. And you need surgery to get it out.'
Okay, true and I only heard about watermelon trees in your stomach. And my mother has a certificate in nutrition studies so...
but seriously I don't eat a lot of gum, like 3-4 packs of gum (10 pieces per pack) each year because I just tend to swallow unconsciously. Then again, I'm more of a candy person than gum. But chewing on plastic and swallowing it just gives me the chills.
Man does all Asian parents tell their 3yr old kid horror stories that actually happened (rarely) in real life?
I guess, yes.
@Aii Sii shut up
time to meet jesus
Me: *accidentally sleeps while eating gum*
When I wake up: its not in my mouth.......
Also me: nooooo *then finds it stuck to my pillow*
My mum: 😐 👞
Why you still comment from 3 years ago
@@darrellturnage9338 People do that all the time. Why are you replying to a comment on a 3-year-old video?
@@istolethispfpsorry485 bc I can why you replying to me
@@istolethispfpsorry485 and the comments have nothing to do with me
@@darrellturnage9338 you are a kid or you don't take your meds on time ?
Science: Chewing gum can relieve stress!
Education system: Ya, we don't want that.
fact
Lmfao so true
@the chicken master agreed
😶
Me, someone who has misophonia:
Ah, yes. Panic attacks no more.
I can't even swallow a pill and u talking about gum.
Dantoxism hahahahaha
Same
Same there
pussy
Bhoschxz_ Carl whatever
“Find a trash can, like a normal person” I’ve been saying that for years 😂
Me, who have swallow a gum when I was in 5 or 6 grade: *intense sweating*
I’m grade 5 my sister is grade 1 and she put the photo in the Channel-
My cousin told me when I swallow gum my butte hole would get clogged 😭
AngelGamer4Life Angel 😂😂😂😂😂
LoL
That could happen
Your cousin is wierd
Lorraine Fitzpatrick it’s weird butt it’s funny lmao
"56% of Americans chew gum"
other half: *literally ignored*
😂😂😂
I love them but I have braces and I've had them for a year that I forget what it is like 😪
What about the rest of the world?
.... *IGNORED*...
lol
@@thebusybeanhomecafe4035 haha i eat it anyway
This is a very nice production video you have made dude, keep up the great work 🙂👍
I Learned a lot of things with This One video! Thanks
"she swallowed 5 gums"
Me:ok
"everyday"
Me:oh what?
Why
5 gum
stimulate your senses
The scary roblox face
@@dcrana6500 how it can be scary?
@@amzar1016 that roblox winning smile is just creepy
I once swallowed a gum when i was 11, i literally freaked out and thought i would die that time...
But i'm still alive... *I'm an Immortal*
Gumgirl!
Same
Me too when i was 4 now im 7 and in younger than all of u
melva scales u too young to watch this
Swamw
Insider animated series is just so relaxing and also educational. Love it.
Incredible video, thanks to you I have learned that eating an apple daily helps a lot with cholesterol and also helps to release many toxins that are in our body, thanks to you for sharing these useful health tips, I love your channel and I recommend it.
Be honest, there was 1 time when u swallow a gum and u scare like hell
True. It's a nightmare!🙁
Been there.
Never
Vc333 uh no
Vc333 haven't had that experience yet
I read that title wrong
Justin Y. Wth i just watched a video about you
Wayyyy too late
Am crying 😂😂😂😂
You must have read fast backwards that is really weird or wait,
Let this be proof that the Justin does not bot.
I am love with the narration
I remember I hadn't slept the whole night after swallowing the gum in childhood..... I thought I would be dead by morning 😂😂
How what why? Lol 😂
Same here 😂😂😂
Meh too
Haha lol thats what i think too when i was 5 lol😂
How what why?
Lolll
So my parents...
LIED TO ME
You've betrayed by them they want you to die so go out to your house
Bubble :3 ya dood
Same here
We all have
My mom was so mad when I told her I was eating and swallowing it for about 3 days
I’ve never spit out gum in my life, I’ve always swallowed it
Same :(
same your not alone :(
Hello. Finally found my people and I'm 44.
Can you guys exaplin to me what does it feel like when you swallow gum, I'm planning on trying it since I have gum at home right now. But I wanna know what it feels like
@@ninjapirate123 it feels relaxing to your mouth and it has the benefits of making your jawline very sharp that it will make you look very handsome or beautiful, but it will take a long time, but remember to brush your teeth after chewing gum because it will break your teeth, don't be like me, my teeth are ugly but idc lol
omg you know how i much thank you for this i was super scared at first
I swallowed gum on accident before this 😭
Ur not alone :)
Same
Same here
I swallow gum every time I I ate gum when I was little🐭😂😂😂😂😂
same then i got scared and came here to see what’s happened 😂😂😂😂
When i was younger i swallowed gum beacause i thought “Why will u eat gum then throw it away?’
Edit:Thx for 586 likes! This is the most likes i’ve gotten!Also my comment had 600 likes and people unliked 😑
Ana_Banana ? Smart little kid
Last time, this year, I accidentally swallowed A gum... I felt worried! D:
Friends of mine that are brothers have been told in their childhood to always swallow gums so that birds wont eat it and die. They still do it today, inside, outside, at the computer, everywhere :D we are 23+ haha.
Mc crocodile same
Hey Anna you go to caruthersville school... Ik bc ur in my class if I'm I'm talking about the same Anna
i used to chew a gum rarely in the past.thank for the video!
“Here’s what happens to your body when you swallow gum”
*Magic school bus intensifies*
Huh? That doesn't make sense
you forgot to say don't put it under the table
JEFF ink TV OMG THAT FEELING WHEN U PUT YOUR HAND UNDER THE TABLE OR YOUR LEGS TOUCH IT ACCIDENTALLY ANY U NOTICE SOMETHING STUCK THERE! GROSSS
+Artist Flare yeahh
JEFF ink TV IN SCHOOL
😂😂
When I was waching this I was chweing gum
Omg the believed the tree thing in the beginning 😂😂I’m such an idiot
You're not alone...
Same here😅 guys
Disney channel RUclips YOUR NOT ALONE BUDDY
Disney channel RUclips your not the only idiot
Disney channel RUclips yes you are
the last part was awesome advice
Oh my god I swear I love this guy! He's fking hilarious🤣
My friend chews about 5-6 gums everyday.. after his every cigarette..
Cigarette harm+gum harm= his play station is mine!!
Cancer and brain damage? Genius!
are you drunk
lukas awc yes, thanks for asking
If that's true then your lucky!
(Sarcasm)
That's sad
Me who has eat and swallow *A LOT* of it:
"Sweating intentsifies"
R.I.P
FacedAion
Died of swallowing a lot of gum
Are you still alive?
Good luck with the stomach surgery Aion, just like that woman-
@@samuraicheems9504 yes (i do that too) i think im dying tho
Well hey, if you ever need a bezor removed, I know the perfect GI specialist. Dr. Pooler loves grossing out the more sensitive students. I'm sure he'd ve happy to add another photo to his collection.
Had to reread that thumbnail😂🤣
Seriously someone pray for my mind😐
oh so this teachers' gum drama exists everywhere 😂
Greetings from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿😅
My mama told me that if I swallow a gum, it will stuck in my stomach for 7 years :O
DahenPlayz same ;o
Same
LOL
No its really will
same!
I was told that if I swallowed gum I would fart bubbles 😂
Lol
lol
😂😂😂
Iol funny
That's really funny
Me:Hmm lemme try swallowing gum
Jesus: Hold my holy bible
As a kid I was told when you swallow gum it stick to your lungs and eventually shape out in a way you will completely not be able to breath. I know better than that now, but this is still reassuring
Guess I read that wrong.
You read it wrong. And, I know what you mean. Seen some comments that are alike Likes yours.
you that read wrong
Dr Aven
dirty mind
Dr Aven same😬😂
My mom simply told me I was going to die, that made me stop chewing gum for 5 years
Oof
Oof i stil chew gum, their delicious
I don’t get chewing gum I eat swallowing gum
@Perfectlymixed what can you expect from my asian mum?
Still not chewing them
Thanks you explained very well
Very educative and on point video
I am going to hell, I read Gum wrong and expected something else.
Why are you guys so dirty minded??
Why even dyu needa know
keratexas, welcome to 2018
Roy omg😂😂😂
Yeah, suuuuure gayboi.
I just swallowed gum. Ended up googling then found this video
Same
Chromosome aye me tooo 😭😭😭
Chromosome same I’m frigging terrified
Have you got any kind of problem or disease after swallowing gum
I’m scared i just have to say same😰😰😭😭 but i regret it
the narrator was so cute at the end
Me: *shallow gem*
*After watching this*
*PANIC*
*P A N I K*
@@aziatouchsilent8507 REEEE
I swear I am chewing a gum while watching this video
adithya shukapuri I am swallowing it.
😂😂😂
Jar Crush ArTech 💔💔😂
adithya shukapuri WTF SAME
adithya shukapuri lol exactly!
Hold up............
I buy 1-2 packs of gum a week.
And I swallow pretty much all of them.....
Now I’m scared. Send help.😅😓😂
I have over a month to eat gum and i swallow them too
Itsyaboi I was literally going down the comments looking for someone like me yaaaas I do that too
I’m not alone thennnn
Same 😳
sameee
When youre done chewing gum, ball it in paper(optional).
Me : *accidentally swallowed a gum 4 years ago*
Also me: uhhhh oh so i dont have to worry!
Me again: but....my friend swallowed 3 bubble gum in a day.....
Im just watching this bc i was eating a “candy” I thought it was a candy but turns out it was gum so...😔🤚
Javier Robles oh no
When I chew gum i tried to swallow it but my body won’t let me PHEW...
@@Starizzy444 Lucky
Ikr likee bruhh
I swallowed a gum because I was eating it for a long time that it got to point of being watery and it can't be chewed anymore. And I can't go out since I'm in a middle of a formal event. 😂
my teacher used to tell me it takes 7 years to be digested
Don't yell at me I'm soft yea I got told that 2 😂
7 years and 7 likes in 2018
Don't yell at me I'm soft me too 😂
Yea my parents and teachers told me that my life's been a lie
The blue project ??
U had me killed when u said that at first
This narrator is probably the best I’ve ever heard ngl
I chewed gum in middle school when I wasn’t allowed to. When teacher suspected me of chewing gum she tells me to open wide, and I swallow it before opening.
*You almost got me you silly little teacher you*
Denzel Vlogs my teacher doesn't care if we have gum she just says don't blow bubbles or play with it in your hands or else throw it out
Denzel Vlogs lol I think that's how you get out of trouble
You tuck it at the corner of your mouth .
We weren't allowed to chew gum in elementary but when we did, we had to make sure we had enough pieces for the entire class
batgirl gamertv it's primary school, right?
I was 4 years old when i first swallowed a gum, i thought it was chewable candy lol
Omg samee
Isn't candy already chewable tho XD
Bruh have you ever bought candies before there are 2 types of candy, hard and chewable candy
Those are the most common types
Same case but it was a lolly pop with bubble gum in it I never knew.
I actually read something else instead of "gum" and clicked immediately ...
He make me smile in the first 🤣
I swallowed a gum accidentally when i was 10, got panicked and drink a lot of water because my mom told me gums will stay forever inside your stomach once you swallow it. Now im 21 and I don’t know how is it doing 😂 i hope the gum enjoyed it stay in my stomach for almost 11yrs
You already pooped it
Poop it lick it suck it
Everyone says it stays in 7 year's
I've been swallowing gum for like 10 years now and I'm fine lol
Morrov PL hahaha. Are you sure you’re okay?
The way the guy spoke at the end.
'Also don't spit it out on the ground, that's just gross. Find a trashcan, like a normal person.'
Lol!
90% people are spiting out -_-
I was laughing when he said it too lol XD
lol
WHY DOES THIS QUOTE REMIND ME OF [AS] [Adult Swim]
dude you had me those first 19 seconds man i was scared
So interesting RUclips recommending me this right after WandaVision's release :v
because its gum.. *duH*
Alessa Dolan I laughed at that idk y
Alessa Dolan Army...😂
Br-*uh*
I used to swallow mentos gum
Alessa Dolan lol ikr
Who else got this in their recommended?😂
i did
Lol me
I didn’t *-*
I got this from: Why did planet pluto exploded? Then I seen this while I was watching it😂😂
Me and veryy oooof
ME: accidentaly swollows gum
Also me: Hey can u call the teacher.
Teacher: Lets go to the hospital.
Doctor: Oh your going to jesus.
When he first said that maybe it can grow /stay in there for forever I was scared for few seconds
Ok then, this whole time my teacher lied to me 😅
When have teachers ever told the truth
Khal Drogo lol yep
Fahreza Akbar yep
Fahreza Akbar did you seriously copied your logo from a youtuber called 'rezzident?'
Fahreza Akbar what lie
My parents said gum will stay 7 years in your body... And I believed it until now
Same
Mine said when I poop I would make my poop blow gum 😂😂😂😂😂
my parents said my poop will start spreading and will clog my toilet
Wi 😮😮😮
Shitbird not now!!!
I swalloed 5 chewing gums in my lower primary school, and am still fine lol 😂, but I was just curious about, what happened that day, so I came up to this video 😂LOL!
Six year old me: swallows gum*
Also me: "guess ill die"
I always swallow my gum. Haven’t spit out a single piece in like 5 years.
me too.
Are you with God now
@@ashwinitilekar417 nos
You could be a millionaire if you sell all those rubber plants my dude
N o o
I got told if i swallow gum in will stay in my stomach for 7 years lol.
Same
That’s exactly what I was told as a kid too! XD
sameeee
Sadly heard the same
Same
Me who came to this video for misspelling "gum" for "c*m":👁👄👁
My mama once told me that gum is made of plastic
*how it feels to chew five gum*
*STIMULATE YOUR SENTENCE*
Dark Cone I chew 10
*NEW FIVE GUM*
i always chew 5
ItzPanduhhYT _ senses
Well dude I've been swallowing gum my whole life 😂
Lalw Yasin You might turn into a tree!!! :0
Lalw Yasin I've done it too
Lalw Yasin same😂😂😂
Lalw Yasin same I always swallow gum and it did nothing
Same
Me: *accidentally swallows gum*
My teacher: have you heard the tragedy of Darth plaguis the wise
I've swallowed gum a few times already in my life. I think for me, chewing gum can prolonged life (just my opinion) observing older people while eating, they chewed their food very long before they swallowed it.
Tech Insider: Because it's chewing gum...
"DUH."
me: **subscribes**
XD
XD
I think everyone subscribed when he said *Duh*
it reminded me of
“I’m the baaaad guy...
*DUH!”*
kiréi lovegood i thought you said “unsubscribes”
*chewing gum while eating this*
Me: Hmmm... should I swallow it? Should I swallow it?
Gum: Swallow me! Swallow me!
Vore
Ew
Are you eating this video? You shouldve said chewing gum while watching this.
I swalloed
Lol
Cordelia X qQ
How does he know this because he wouldn't try it out and nobody else would either
This video got recommended the day i watched the first two episodes of wandavision
I have swallowed it *A LOT , A LOT !* Of times and nothing still happened to me after years. Don't worry , nothing will ever happen 😂
I was chewing gum while playing football (soccer) and when i took a deep breath i accidentally swallowed it and (it was a mint flavoured gum) and 2 mins later when i farted my fart smelled like mint
Abdulaziz Al Awadhi 😂😂😂😂
insert extremely long biography here
Lol
Abdulaziz Al Awadhi 😂😂😂
Abdulaziz AI lol that is funny
Once I ate a mento and swallowed it and it nearly made me choke!
#rip mento
XD🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍥🍦🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Also me when I get caught eating gum in class: Ima swallow it.
Well at least I will find out how quick my food processes.
In short DO NOT SWALLOW IT
actually in short u can swallow it but dont do it too often
J.D TV I only did once
J.D TV but it taste better when you swallow it
I would to it like once every 5 months?
Zena Sulaj me to.