How Unhealthy Are Professional Eaters? The Serious Health Risks Exposed
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2007 study in the American Journal of Roentgenology, professional speed eaters risk developing profound gastroparesis, persistent nausea, and potentially even needing a gastrectomy. So, how unhealthy are professional eaters, and what price do they truly pay for their extreme sport?