How is bubblegum bad to your body?

Answer 1

Chewing Gum can help with the following: Digestion Constipation Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that is very low in calories simply because the human body cannot digest it. A known side effect of xylitol is that it can cause loose stools, so some people find it helpful for constipation. Heartburn / GERD Gum chewing can increase saliva quantity by 130%. Saliva is rich in esophageal protective factors including epidermal growth factor, mucin, proteins and prostaglandin E2. A study found that chewing sugarless gum or walking after a meal can neutralize throat acid and relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva, which can help neutralize and wash away the acid in your throat when swallowed. This approach worked better than walking, according to researchers, walking was found to be only mildly beneficial in reducing GERD. Researchers suggest that gum chewing after meals may provide relief for those who suffer from occasional heartburn, and chewing a gum that contains antacid may provide even more relief. [MSN News November 17, 2003] Not recommended for: Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion If gas is a problem, one thing to keep in mind is the connection with sorbitol, a sweetener that’s used in many brands of sugar free gum. More than five or six sticks in a day and you may get a major case of wind and even diarrhea. "The bacteria that live in our colons absolutely love sorbitol," says gastroenterologist Charlene Prather, of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, US. The bacteria breaks down the sorbitol, and that produces large amounts of gas that swell the colon and cause pain and cramps. So, cut back on gum containing sorbitol if your are using any. Infections Periodontal Disease - Gingivitis Xylitol reduces the incidence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is also a risk factor for damage to heart and blood vessels. In the presence of xylitol, bacterial adhesion to epithelial cells is disrupted. In an in vitro assay using a 5% solution of xylitol, researchers demonstrated that the mucosal attachment of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae was reduced by factors of 68% and 50%, respectively. Musculo-Skeletal Susceptibility To Cavities Xylitol gum is the healthy gum that is good for your teeth. Xylitol is the natural sweetener used in chewing gum, mints and toothpaste that has the ability to fight cavities and dental plaque. It has received official endorsements from six national dental associations around the world because of its effectiveness. Personally, I don't chew gum. Once a day, I place a small amount of toothpaste on the end of my toothbrush and then dip it into a small container of xylitol (available by the pound in a health food store or even some supermarkets), and them brush the teeth. Xylitol can also be substituted (perhaps up to 50%) when a baking recipe calls for sugar.

Answer 2

KINDA, YESSS!!! ok, so, gum is made up of sugar and unhealthy stuff, right?? so when you chew it, the stuff in it mixes with your spit and goes in your bod. plus that is where the flavor goes when flavor fades. plus its bad for ur teeht. KINDA, YESSS!!! ok, so, gum is made up of sugar and unhealthy stuff, right?? so when you chew it, the stuff in it mixes with your spit and goes in your bod. plus that is where the flavor goes when flavor fades. plus its bad for ur teeht.

Answer 3

Bubble gum is very bad for you because it makes you hungry and makes you feel dizzy. Bubble gum is ,misused by the human race and should be made illegal. Like canabis, bubblegum has side effects and is not good for your body. Bubblegum is used in many discustin ways, people stick it under tables, spit on the floor and it is very discusting and unhygienic, the sit it on chairs which people have to sit on, they hold it in their hands which passes on infections. Bublegum packets should be labbelled ''can kill' just like drugs. There should be an aged limit of 18 and over then they will not be left lurking around schools. This information is personally influenced and should not be taken as factual. thank you P.M

Answer 4

Bubblegum has an amorphous quality to it that allows it to be chewed without breaking down. It has traits of both a solid and a liquid, which allows it to simply take on a new shape with each chew, whereas any other sort of food or candy would begin to be broken down.

Answer 5

Bubble gum is not too bad for you. It produces allot of Silvia, which is actually very good, but is really bad for your digestive system if you swallow it. Try sugarless or teeth whitening gum, and don't swallow it. If you do, it takes 7 years to digest. It's not a good thing.

Bubble gum is not always bad for you. It is available as sugar free now and dentists recommend it! Oh, and also it is not true that gum will stay in your stomach for years. It can be circulated out like the other things....but it is true if you eat too many at one time it may clog a intestine.

Answer 6

Because it's bad for your teeth? If it contains sugar, of course. If not, I don't think it's bad for you. Maybe it can cause your stomach produce more acid and lead to gastric ulcerous, but it would be only if you already have gastric problems. But to most people it should do good, in my opinion, providing it's the sort that dentists recommend, like Orbit, Airways... Otherwise they wouldn't be sold at the pharmacies, would they?

Answer 7

No, chewing and swallowing chewing gum is not harmful. However, it should be discouraged in young children as it can lead to constipation. Feel free to check out more information about swallowing gum at the link below.