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If someone is constantly chewing their nails and swallowing them. is there any long term side effects from swallowing the nails?
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No: The stomach just digests whatever is eaten, so the little bits of nails won't bother the tummy at all, even if nail pieces are tougher to digest than other foods.
Answered 11/22/2020
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