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

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Interestingly, there is also some evidence that chewing gum may increase your metabolic rate ( 42). It’s highly controversial and has been claimed to cause a range of conditions, from headaches to obesity to cancer. Studies have also found that chewing gum may reduce stress and increase feelings of alertness ( 22, 29, 30).

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). However, people who have a rare hereditary condition known as phenylketonuria should limit their consumption of phenylalanine, which is a component of aspartame ( 15). Color additives 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. 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). SummaryStudies have found that chewing gums sweetened with the sugar alcohol xylitol are more effective than other sugar-free gums at preventing tooth decay ( 43). Preservatives. These are added to extend shelf life. The most popular choice is an organic compound called butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). 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). All ingredients used in the processing of chewing gum have to be “food grade” and classified as fit for human consumption. Summary One research review suggests that regularly chewing gum may trigger headaches in people prone to migraine episodes and tension-type headaches ( 53).

Most chewing gum manufacturers keep their exact recipes a secret. They often refer to their specific combination of gum, resin, filler, softeners, and antioxidants as their “gum base.”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 a small 2012 study in university students, chewing gum for 2 weeks decreased participants’ feelings of stress, particularly in relation to academic workload ( 31).