Some of us cannot do without
chewing gum daily. This is because the flavour or mint of the gum help
masks or prevent mouth odour. While there are positive benefits of chewing gum,
there are also downsides you should never ignore.Here are some of these downsides.
It makes you hungry
Chewing gum can activate your hunger pangs. Thus increasing your
cravings for food. So, if you do not want to get hungry, do not eat gum
immediately after consuming mama put. This can also help put your weight in
check.
Tooth damage
If the gum you chew contains sugar, you are exposing yourself to
tooth decay. It makes no difference if it is a sugar-free gum, there are still
risks to your teeth. This is because sugar-free gum has acidic flavours and
preservatives that may lead to tooth damage.
Excess strain on your jaw
Chewing gum can cause jaw muscle imbalance especially if you chew
on one side more than the other. To prevent this jaw strain or pain, you should
chew on both sides.
Causes headaches
Young individuals who chew gum are more susceptible to headaches and
severe migraines. This is due to the fact that you suffer from jaw strain and
this can cause headaches.
Artificial sweeteners are linked to cancer
Like earlier said, it makes no difference whether your gum
contains sugar or not. This is because sugar-free gum has artificial sweeteners
which are usually used to replace sugar. The most common one is aspartame
which is a harmful ingredient that has been linked to cancers, brain tumours,
weight gain and birth defects.
It can result in farting
Chewing gum allows too much air into your body. This can result in
bloating which is why you fart very often.
It doesn't prevent bad breath
Bad breath is a symptom of digestive problems or excessive tooth
decay. You should deal with the root cause of the problem rather than using
chewing gum to hide it. You will realise that even if you stop chewing it, the
halitosis still remains.
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