What If You Always Swallow Your Chewing Gum?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

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. For the full transcript and sources, visit here. Explore more mind-bending scenarios: Planet Earth The Cosmos Technology Your Body Humanity Discover our top 100 episodes in one book: here. Join our community for exclusive perks: here. Follow us on social media: Instagram Twitter Facebook Support our work: Batman Kristopher Kirby Omar Rodríguez Mohamed Al Hammadi Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: here. #chewinggum #digestivesystem #healthrisks #sapodillatree #sepsis #intestines #WhatIf See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d86aae64c4b83e7e51968 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices