Wrigley’s Extra Sugar-free Chewing Gum Refreshing Peppermint Flavour Freshens Breath With Xylitol Helps with Oral Hygiene for Healthy Teeth & Gums 30x 10-Packs

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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. Are Some Kids Too Young for Gum? Xylitol toxicosis can occur in dogs after ingestion of xylitol or xylitol-containing products. Profound hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is the most common clinical effect, which may result in vomiting, weakness, depression, hypokalemia (extremely low potassium levels), seizures, and/or a coma. Most dog owners are aware of how dangerous chocolate can be for dogs. But you may not know that sugar-free gum, which contains xylitol, is just as dangerous. What Is Xylitol? You may be surprised to find out that other products that sometimes contain xylitol include chewable vitamins, dental products, nasal sprays, sunscreen, deodorant, makeup and hair products, some human medications, and even baby wipes. Xylitol is often included in personal-care products because it produces a cooling sensation and helps maintain moisture. The Dangers of Xylitol

Swallowing one piece of gum probably won’t hurt you, but beyond that, be careful. Czerwony says swallowing a lot of gum in a short period of time — say, one piece a day for a week, or a mega-wad consisting of four pieces of gum at a time — can put your digestive systemin danger.But apart from these strange scenarios, swallowing an occasional piece of gum is harmless. What Exactly Happens to the Gum? If you suspect that your dog may have consumed sugar-free gum or any other product containing xylitol, immediately call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680). Little kids are most likely to be affected because they might not understand that gum is chewed, not swallowed.

Some dogs have developed severe liver damage after xylitol ingestion. Signs of poisoning can develop in as little as 30 minutes to one hour. Dogs are the only domestic species in which a toxic reaction to xylitol has been seen. Kids shouldn't chew gum until they fully understand the importance of not swallowing it. By age 5, most children will understand that gum is different than candy and is not to be swallowed. If you’ve swallowed a piece of gum, it’ll come out about 40 hours later in your stool,” Czerwony assures. “Because it can’t be digested, it comes right out whole.”

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Again, though, if your child has swallowed more than one piece of gum, keep a close eye out for any signs of gastrointestinal distress. But now what?! Rumors say gum stays in your stomach undigested for up to seven years. Registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD, debunks this claim and explains what really happens when a piece of gum makes its way into your insides. Is it bad to swallow gum? Gum used to come from tree resin. These days, though, chewing gum is made of a substance called gum base, which is largely synthetic — not made from any real food ingredients. Gum base is non-nutritive, which means it doesn’t provide any nutritional value, and is nondigestible, which means your body can’t break it down like it does other foods.