March 28, 2024

True-false on chewing gum

Chewing gum is a recent invention.
False - From the Neolithic period, 5000 years ago, men chewed coniferous sap with antiseptic virtues.


Chewing gums cause cavities.
False - When chewing a chewing gum, we produce so much saliva that our teeth are protected. Especially if you choose it without sugar.


Sugar-free chewing gums help prevent cavities.
True - Since Xylitol has been introduced into sugar-free chewing gum, it combats cavities thanks to its antibacterial action and the sweet taste is preserved.


Chewing gums cause aerophagia.
False Chewing gum does not swallow enough air to cause aerophagia.


Sugar-free chewing gums can cause ballooning.
True - If Xylitol is antibacterial, it causes, on the bad side of things, diarrhea, bloating and stomachaches when it is consumed in excess.


Swallowing chewing gum is dangerous.
False - Better to avoid it but if it happens by accident, the digestive system is wet enough to lose its stickiness. But, of course, young children should not eat because they can choke.


Chewing a chewing gum cuts the hunger.
True - A chewing gum can deceive the wait for the meal, bring sugar (low calorie in the case of chewing gum without sugar) and curb the desire for sweets.


A chewing gum brings energy.
True - And it's not a matter of caloric intake: by increasing the blood flow to the brain, chewing gum boosts the energy level.
 
Our advice
A chewing gum is a good anti-stress because it allows to let off steam.
 
 
 



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