Administrators FlyJ Posted June 8, 2017 Administrators Share Posted June 8, 2017 Some of us cannot do without chewing gum daily. This is because the flavour or mint of the gum help masks or prevent mouth odour. While there are positive benefits of chewing gum, there are also downsides you should never ignore. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares some of these downsides. It makes you hungry Chewing gum can activate your hunger pangs. Thus increasing your cravings for food. So, if you do not want to get hungry, do not eat gum immediately after consuming mama put. This can also help put your weight in check. Tooth damage If the gum you chew contains sugar, you are exposing yourself to tooth decay. It makes no difference if it is a sugar-free gum, there are still risks to your teeth. This is because sugar-free gum has acidic flavours and preservatives that may lead to tooth damage. Excess strain on your jaw Chewing gum can cause jaw muscle imbalance especially if you chew on one side more than the other. To prevent this jaw strain or pain, you should chew on both sides. Causes headaches Young individuals who chew gum are more susceptible to headaches and severe migraines. This is due to the fact that you suffer from jaw strain and this can cause headaches. Artificial sweeteners are linked to cancer Like earlier said, it makes no difference whether your gum contains sugar or not. This is because sugar-free gum has artificial sweeteners which are usually used to replace sugar. The most common one is aspartame which is a harmful ingredient that has been linked to cancers, brain tumours, weight gain and birth defects. It can result in farting Chewing gum allows too much air into your body. This can result in bloating which is why you fart very often. It doesn’t prevent bad breath Bad breath is a symptom of digestive problems or excessive tooth decay. You should deal with the root cause of the problem rather than using chewing gum to hide it. You will realise that even if you stop chewing it, the halitosis still remains. Source 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted June 8, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hahahaha. So so true! I don't chew gums anymore. I quit it since 2003 when I noticed it kept giving me lots of gas to the point of my tummy feeling swollen and round and hard due to me restraining myself from expelling the air through my bottom -largely because I was either in lecture halls or around people :( Trust me, I farted all the way home everyday. Then of course, one day, I decided enough was enough! Hahahahaha The getting hungry bit too is so true too! Thanks Fly the wise one :P :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted June 8, 2017 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hahahaha. Loool @ the chewing gum image though!!! Good ol' days!! Can one still find that chewing gum brand in the market these days? Lol. That thing was hard though... na wa. I chewed fancier gums pliss :angry: hahaha. I remember that my grandma had a stash of those!! We licked then chewed then asked ourselves the questions within the wrap. Awwwwwh.... good ol' days!! Precious memories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Nothing you say would make me stop chewing gum unfortunately. One thing must kill a woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teewhy Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I will go with the "tooth damage." I actually removed a tooth in 2011 'cause of too much of gum chewing. I practically had chewing gum everywhere especially in my purse, even in my pockets. I was addicted to it but not anymore. The hunger part is true too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I chew with just 1 part of my mouth and I give all.thanks to GUM B) So u see I no need person to advice mi, Gum don give me the necessary advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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