Chewing Gum Too Has Health Benefits

Wellness

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Friday, February 4, 2011, 15:27

Haven't you been asked not to chew on that chewing gum? It's indecent, not good for health, will harm you. These are some of the common comments of parents for their children who are addicted to chewing gum. Well, the recent researches have proved them wrong. The researches have come up with some health benefits of Chewing Gum.

Health Benefits Of Chewing Gum

1.Weight Loss – According to a research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the major health benefits of chewing gum is that it leads to weight loss. A research was done on seven students. The subjects were put on a machine and asked to exhale. The first measurement was taken during 30 minutes rest period. The result said that the subjects burned 50 kilocalories.
The next day the subjects were asked to chew on the gum 12 minutes per minute. The result showed that they burned 70 kilocalories. The reason behind this is that it can enhance your metabolism rate by 20% and it can burn 11 pounds in a year.

2.Digestion – Yet another important health benefit of chewing gum is that it promoted digestion. Chewing increases the saliva flow, which leads to constant swallowing and also makes the food easily digestible. It prevents acid reflux from stomach to throat.

3.Oral Health – Sugar free gum is good for oral health. It creates saliva which is a major component to protect oral cavity. It also allows the bacteria's and settled minerals to flush out and neutralises the harmful acid formed inside the mouth. It protects the tooth enamel and has an antimicrobial effect. The gum also protects teeth stains.

4.Tension And Anxiety – According to a study published by the Wrigley Science Institute, health benefits include treating tension and anxiety by releasing nervous energy. This helps the body from handing the stress.

These four health benefits of chewing gum has been scientifically proved but one thing to be kept in mind is all the researches have taken into account the sugar free chewing gum.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.