Myth: How many times have you heard that swallowing gum is bad or dangerous for you? And how many times did you wonder if this was true? It is no surprise that the majority of people who chew gum have at one time or another swallowed it either by accident or on purpose. Does this mean most of us are walking around with chewing gum clogging up our intestines? Before you swear off gum for good, let’s dispel this myth.
