Posted by ed_uk on January 29, 2006, at 14:46:35
In reply to Re: Goofy method to simulate enteric coating, posted by WeeWilly on January 29, 2006, at 14:32:17
>......and have never seen gum in my stool
Me neither. It's probably hidden in there somewhere though!
I found this........
'What Exactly Happens to the Gum?
Chewing gum is made of either natural or synthetic materials (gum resin), preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners. The body can absorb sweeteners, such as sugar, and they can add up to a lot of calories if you chew a lot of sugary gum. But the human digestive tract can't digest the gum resin. It's moved through the digestive tract by the normal pushing (peristaltic) actions of the gut. The gum's journey ends during a trip to the bathroom.'Ed
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