Extra Chewing Gum, Sugar Free, Ice Peppermint Flavour, Chewing Gum 46 Pieces, 64g

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This is because it’s both sweet and low in calories, giving you a sweet taste without negatively affecting your diet. Synthetic food colorings such as Red Dye 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 have been linked to health issues. However, the FDA has approved these dyes, stating that while most children consume these additives with no adverse effects, some may show sensitivity to them ( 16, 17). One randomized controlled trial found that students who chewed gum over a period of 7 or 19 days had reduced scores for depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those who did not. Those who chewed gum also achieved greater academic success ( 26). According to the FDA, consuming amounts of aspartame that are within the daily intake recommendations isn’t thought to be harmful ( 15).

Interestingly, there is also some evidence that chewing gum may increase your metabolic rate ( 42). Although this condition is rare, some studies have found a link between excessive chewing and TMD ( 51, 52). Chewing gum has been linked to headaches Inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer have also been observed in studies that have treated rats with titanium dioxide ( 8). It’s highly controversial and has been claimed to cause a range of conditions, from headaches to obesity to cancer. At the moment, the amount and type of titanium dioxide people are exposed to in food is generally considered safe. Nevertheless, more research is needed to determine the safe consumption limit ( 9, 10, 11). AspartameHowever, the possible connection between aspartame and obesity needs to be further studied ( 13, 14). Studies have found that chewing gums sweetened with the sugar alcohol xylitol are more effective than other sugar-free gums at preventing tooth decay ( 43). The sugar alcohols used to sweeten sugar-free gum have a laxative effect when consumed in large amounts.

However, the overall results are mixed. Some studies have reported that chewing gum does not affect appetite or energy intake over the course of a day ( 39, 40).

The benefits of chewing gum on memory have been shown to last only while you’re chewing the gum. However, habitual gum chewers may benefit from feeling more alert and less stressed throughout the day ( 22, 34). Summary This is because sugar is digested by the bad bacteria in your mouth, causing an increase in the amount of plaque on your teeth and tooth decay over time ( 49). In fact, one study found that chewing xylitol-sweetened gum reduced the amount of bad bacteria in the mouth by up to 75% ( 46).

Chewing gum often contains titanium dioxide, which adds a shiny finish to added colors, which may include the above-mentioned synthetic colors and more ( 17). It’s better for your teeth than regular, sugar-sweetened gum. This is because sugar feeds the “bad” bacteria in your mouth, which can damage your teeth. However, more research is needed to determine whether chewing gum leads to a difference in weight over the long term. Summary Softeners. These are used to retain moisture and prevent the gum from hardening. They can include waxes like paraffin or vegetable oils. Studies have found that chewing gum while performing tasks can improve various aspects of brain function, including alertness, memory, understanding, and decision making ( 21, 22, 23, 24, 25).Studies have also found that chewing gum may reduce stress and increase feelings of alertness ( 22, 29, 30).

The results of another small study suggest that chewing gum while walking could help burn more calories ( 38).

More research is needed, but the researchers suggested that people who experience migraine might want to limit their gum chewing. Summary Both the FDA and the EFSA have deemed BHT generally safe in low doses of around 0.11 mg per pound of body weight (0.25 mg per kg) ( 4). This is because xylitol prevents the growth of the bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath ( 44, 45). Animal studies have suggested that aspartame is a chemical carcinogen in rodents and that prenatal exposure to aspartame increases cancer risk in rodent offspring ( 12). Experts don’t fully understand how chewing gum improves memory. One theory is that this improvement is due to increased blood flow to the brain caused by chewing gum.