How much saliva does a person produce in a lifetime, in litres?

Q: How much saliva does a person produce in a lifetime, in litres?

25,000 litres (25,000). Around 25,000 litres — enough to fill a small swimming pool. Source: Journal of Medicine and Life

25,000

litres

Around 25,000 litres — enough to fill a small swimming pool.SOURCEJournal of Medicine and Life

Scale check: 25,000 is roughly a lower-league football crowd.

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