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

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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). Aspartame 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). 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). Studies have also found that chewing gum may reduce stress and increase feelings of alertness ( 22, 29, 30). Interestingly, some studies have found that chewing gum during tasks may be a bit of a distraction at the start but could help you focus for longer periods ( 27).

Inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer have also been observed in studies that have treated rats with titanium dioxide ( 8). Additionally, all sugar alcohols are FODMAPs, which can cause digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Sugar-sweetened gum is bad for your dental and metabolic health 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 results of another small study suggest that chewing gum while walking could help burn more calories ( 38). According to the FDA, consuming amounts of aspartame that are within the daily intake recommendations isn’t thought to be harmful ( 15).In fact, one study found that chewing xylitol-sweetened gum reduced the amount of bad bacteria in the mouth by up to 75% ( 46). 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). Sweeteners. Cane sugar, beet sugar, and corn syrup are popular sweeteners. Sugar-free gums use sugar alcohols such as xylitol or artificial sweeteners such as aspartame.

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. One research review suggests that regularly chewing gum may trigger headaches in people prone to migraine episodes and tension-type headaches ( 53). Some older animal studies have linked very high doses of titanium dioxide with nervous system and organ damage in rats ( 6, 7).

More research is needed, but the researchers suggested that people who experience migraine might want to limit their gum chewing. Summary 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).

However, the possible connection between aspartame and obesity needs to be further studied ( 13, 14).The sugar alcohols used to sweeten sugar-free gum have a laxative effect when consumed in large amounts.

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). Preservatives. These are added to extend shelf life. The most popular choice is an organic compound called butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). However, a Dutch study from 2000 assessed the connection between BHT and stomach cancer and found that men and women who consumed BHT in usual amounts had no increased risk ( 3). 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. Some research also suggests that chewing gum could reduce your appetite, which could prevent you from overeating ( 35, 36).However, more research is needed to determine whether chewing gum leads to a difference in weight over the long term. Summary