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Does chewing gum cause gas?
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Yes: Chewing gum causes increase in saliva and swallowing which increases the amount of air you swallow. This will cause gas in the stomach.
Answered 8/13/2018
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It can: Some sugarless and sugarfree gums contain sweeteners that can lead to gastrointestinal issues such as "gas".
Answered 1/8/2018
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