chewing gum

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Is it ok to chew gums during a water fast?
If not, why?

[sport]

I have always believed that it is never right to chew gum.
I would think that part of the effect of chewing is that it tells the stomach that food is on the way and that enzymes should be generated to digest it. Then nothing comes. That has to be confusing and detrimental.

[Aleesha Sattva]

it'll start up your digestion process AND there's nothing healthy or raw about gum!