Scientists have identified three positive effects of chewing sugar-free gum.

The expression “chewing stress” takes on a new meaning.

Scientists from Tufts University conducted an unusual study that assessed the health effects of chewing sugar-free gum. And their benefits turned out to be much more significant than one might have expected.

The study used the US National Health and Nutrition Data Bank. Information from this database is often used in the study of certain diseases.

Scientists have identified three positive effects from chewing sugar-free gum. Study participants who used it for 24 hours described what else they ate and how they ate. It turned out that their diet was healthier than in those days when they did not use chewing gum.

In particular, the number of snacks between main meals decreased and the consumption of additional sugar decreased. This was due to a decrease in appetite when chewing gum. People simply wanted less to grab a bun or candy on the go. Researchers see the potential for developing healthy eating habits through the use of chewing gum.

Another positive aspect was the improvement in the condition of my teeth. Chewing gum allows you to clean the enamel and also reduce the risk of caries. Finally, the third effect was a decrease in stress and anxiety levels.

Chewing refers to a mechanical motor activity that people often exhibit in moments of anxiety: someone bites their nails without noticing it, others shake their legs, tap their fingers, and so on. Chewing gum allows you to replace such habits.

The authors of the work believe that a more in-depth study of the mechanisms of the impact of everyday use of sugar-free chewing gum on health is necessary. In the future, this product may become one of the therapeutic elements for nutritionists and other specialists.