The dangers of long-term chewing gum

In our daily life, many people like to chew gum, because chewing gum can make the oral air fresher. Some girls who love beauty also think that chewing gum frequently can achieve the effect of weight loss. Is this really the case? What kind of harm will long-term chewing gum cause to the human body? Let us understand it together below;

The more you chew gum, the hungrier you get.

I believe everyone has had this experience. If you chew gum for a long time when you are hungry or before a meal, you will feel hungry, and this hunger is different from usual, making you a little unbearable and you must eat something immediately. This is because chewing gum for a long time will reflexively secrete a large amount of gastric acid and increase digestive enzymes. Therefore, you will experience nausea, acid reflux and other symptoms of hunger, especially for people with stomach problems, the symptoms will be more serious.

Chewing gum can cause bloating

Chewing gum will increase saliva secretion and keep the mouth in a high metabolic state for a long time. Secreting too much unnecessary saliva is actually not good for the body. Moreover, if you like to chew outdoors, a lot of air will be filled into the stomach, causing bloating and uncomfortable.

Chewing gum can damage your teeth

Excessive chewing of gum can damage your teeth, and if it is mint flavored, frequent chewing can damage the lining of your mouth as it is corrosive. Moreover, frequent and extensive chewing exercises will make your chewing muscles more developed, causing your face to become larger.

Side effects of chewing gum: diarrhea, obesity

Some people or advertisements say that ordinary chewing gum can cause tooth decay, but chewing gum containing xylitol can "take a different approach" in this regard - it has the effect of preventing tooth decay. Therefore, many people will not buy chewing gum unless it contains xylitol. However, some experts have recently pointed out that the efficacy of xylitol has been exaggerated.

, and there are misunderstandings in its use. Long-term excessive consumption can also have side effects, such as diarrhea and obesity, and xylitol is contraindicated for people with insulin-induced hypoglycemia.

The above article describes the dangers of long-term chewing gum. I believe that after reading this, you will have a very good understanding of the ingredients in chewing gum. You should still eat chewing gum in moderation in your life. Don’t chew gum frequently or for a long time, as it is very bad for your teeth. I hope this article can help more friends.