New
research is indicating that chewing gum offers the surprising health benefits. However, there are no standard
benefits on everyone. Each person is a unique, individual and will have
different responses to chewing gum.
The
results of scientific research indicate chewing gum may be good for a number of
things that include: improve memory, stress reduction, increase focus,
alertness and concentration, manage weight, improve oral health and etc.
Health Benefits of Chewing Gum
Stress Reduction
Have you
have wonder why Athletes and coaches are often seen chewing gum during a
contest, because it is scientific studied that Chewing Gum help in Stress
Reductions,
Breathe Freshener
We all
know that Chewing gum also serve as a quick breath freshener. A stick of gum
can provide a remedy after a meal or drinking coffee, Especially for those that
smoke or drink, Chewing Gum can help to eradicate the bad odors
Chewing gum improves memory
Psychologists
say, the chewing gum might help in improving memory as well as enhance
cognitive powers. They found that men and women who chewed throughout tests
produced significantly better scores than people that did not. There are quite
a few potential explanations for which.
The act
of continuous chewing or moving of our jaw actually improves our memory. The
activity in the area of our brain that is important for memory (the
hippocampus) raises while people chew. Some research implies that insulin
receptors in the hippocampus could be involved in memory.
Improves Oral Health
If you
tend to suffer from oral health problems like bad breath or gum infection, you
might want to chew some gum to relieve these symptoms. When you chew gum, your
saliva production is also stimulated. If you didn’t know already, saliva is the
most important factor when it comes to maintaining good oral health. Saliva has antibacterial
properties and can help flush out food debris, remaining sugars and other
harmful acids in your mouth. Sugarfree gum has also been found to be effective
in protecting the enamel of your teeth. In fact, chewing on some sugar-free gum
after meals can lessen your tooth cavities.
Improves Digestion
You might
not be aware of it but chewing gum can also improve your digestion, as long as
you chew your gum after meals. Notice how you frequently swallow while chewing
your gum, because of excess saliva production? This helps keep digestive acids
down in your stomach.
Chewing Gum increases the glucose level which is
body-and-mind fuel.
Chewing
gum increases the circulation of blood to the brain. Increased heartbeat
improves oxygen delivery for the brain which can enhance our cognitive
powers. Some studies have reported that the circulation of blood to the brain
increases by up to 25 percent to forty percent during gum gnawing. Also the act
of chewing increases our heartbeat and blood pressure adequate to wake up the
two left-and right hemispheres to function together.
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