Is chewing gum bad for you?!


Question: Is chewing gum bad for you!?
I don't have an eating disorder or anything!.!.!.but on the days i dont have a huge appetite i find that im ok just chewing gum all day (i do eat though too dont worry, just not much) Ive heard heaps of myths!.!.!.that chewing gum is really bad for you, or that its really good for you and helps you loose wieght!.!.what is the truth!? is it good or is it bad!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
No its not bad for you, and youre right!. It helps to suppress your appetite!. So if youre on a diet and you get hungry, just chew some gum and it will take some of the edge off!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

A research study presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, found that chewing gum before an afternoon snack helped reduce hunger, diminish cravings and promote fullness among individuals who limit their overall calorie intake!. Calorie intake from snacks was significantly reduced by 25 calories!. Overall, this study demonstrates the benefits of chewing gum and highlights the potential role of chewing gum in appetite control and weight management!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

well its not good or bad
but hwen you chew gum you exercise your jaw
incresing muscles
and so you get amore wider jaw!. thast what i heard!.

so um next time just dont chew for 2 hours maybe just 5 minutes!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

i don't really know about the weight thing but i do know that its bad for your jaw and can lead to things like TMJ that's kinda like lock jawWww@Answer-Health@Com

As long as you chew it and don't eat it, you should be fine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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