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

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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. Softeners. These are used to retain moisture and prevent the gum from hardening. They can include waxes like paraffin or vegetable oils. The sugar alcohols used to sweeten sugar-free gum have a laxative effect when consumed in large amounts. It’s highly controversial and has been claimed to cause a range of conditions, from headaches to obesity to cancer.

BHT is an antioxidant that’s added to many processed foods as a preservative. It stops food from going bad by preventing fats from becoming rancid. 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). Some research also suggests that chewing gum could reduce your appetite, which could prevent you from overeating ( 35, 36).While chewing gum has some potential benefits, chewing too much gum could cause some unwanted side effects. Sugar-free gums contain laxatives and FODMAPs 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). 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). 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).

Interestingly, there is also some evidence that chewing gum may increase your metabolic rate ( 42). Titanium dioxide, Red 3 and Green 3 are banned in the European Union, but not in the US. Red 40 Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 must contain a warning in the EU stating that they may have adverse effects on activity and attention in children ( 18, 19). More research is needed, but the researchers suggested that people who experience migraine might want to limit their gum chewing. Summary However, the possible connection between aspartame and obesity needs to be further studied ( 13, 14). However, more research is needed to determine whether chewing gum leads to a difference in weight over the long term. Summary

This is because it’s both sweet and low in calories, giving you a sweet taste without negatively affecting your diet. 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). 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).