Chewing gum: this happens in the body

Chewing gum is popular with children and adults alike. But hardly anyone thinks about what triggers chewing gum for a long time in the body. We have researched everything you need to know about it.

Chewing gum: that's chewing pleasure

Most of us have already done it, and surely you have: Chewing gum. Whether for dental care, because of the taste or against nicotine addiction, the reasons could not be more different. But what is chewing gum?

• A chewing gum consists of one of these three raw materials: mastic, that is the resin of the pistachio tree, chicle, that is the milk sap of the porridge tree or of synthetic raw material that is based on petroleum.
• Add to that sugar and flavors. This creates a mass that you can chew for several hours without breaking down.
• In addition to the traditional chewing gums that only taste good, there are also those that have a specific function. Caffeine chewing gums, for example, replace coffee. You have the advantage that the caffeine passes into the blood faster and you quickly get fit and awake.
• Nicotine chewing gums help quit smoking. The nicotine dissolves through chewing and passes into the blood. Unlike the cigarette, the chewing gum is not addictive.
• Dental care chewing gums clean the teeth when there is no toothbrush at hand. By chewing, they remove dirt and provide the teeth with minerals.

This is how chewing gum works on the body

When you chew chewing gum, the ingredients dissolve and are swallowed. There you get into the blood through digestion.

• Chewing gum contains the sweetener aspartame. Although it is harmless, it can be dangerous for people with metabolic diseases. To be on the safe side, it's better to use chewing gum without artificial sweetness.
• Chewing frequent chewing gum can damage the TMJ. You will be overused. You can tell that when there is a crack in the jaw when chewing.
• If you chew gum very often, the sugar substitute sorbitol can cause bloating and diarrhea.
• Nevertheless, frequent gum chewing relieves stress. Regular chewing provides the brain with sufficient oxygen. You can concentrate better and are more efficient.
• Chewing gum can also help with the take-off and landing of aircraft. Chewing balances the pressure in the ears. They prevent possible ear pain.
• Chewing gum burns eleven calories an hour, stimulates the digestive juices and stimulates the metabolism.
• Don't worry if you've swallowed chewing gum. The mass is indigestible, but is excreted through the digestion.

If the chewing gum has accidentally landed in your clothing, we will tell you in another practical tip how you can remove the chewing gum.