Friday, January 12, 2024

Chewing gum is not so harmless

Global chewing gum sales are expected to reach $48.68 billion in 2025, but there are downsides to gum chewing to be aware of

If you chew gum excessively, it signals to your body that it’s time to digest food when it’s really not, which could have health implications

When you chew gum, it may increase the amount of air and saliva that you swallow, leading to bloating, pressure on the stomach and possibly worsened acid reflux symptoms 


Gum is essentially made of plastic and often contains titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, artificial colors and other harmful additives

Chewing gum is also linked to headaches and temporomandibular disorders, and poses a significant threat to the environment due to plastic pollution


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