Nutritionist warned about the dangers of chewing gum

Chewing gum is not always useful, and the main danger lies in abuse. Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk warned about this on Wednesday, September 24.

"The body begins to perceive chewing gum as food and secretes digestive enzymes. If you do this all the time, then, of course, problems can start with tooth enamel," she said in an interview with Radio 1.

According to the expert, even sugar-free chewing gum can cause problems due to possible individual reactions.

"Some people are allergic to flavors and colors," the nutritionist warned.

Pavlyuk added that there is no evidence of a direct link between chewing gum and gastritis, and the habit of chewing constantly has not been fully studied. To prevent chewing gum from becoming a risk factor, you need to use it in moderation: 1-2 times a day, the specialist concluded.

On September 1, Olesya Izgareva, Vice-president of RAOiBS, dentist, periodontist, said that vitamin D is necessary for a person to maintain healthy teeth, NSN reports. She noted that phosphorus and calcium are required to strengthen teeth and bones, and vitamin D helps them to be well absorbed.

On July 16, dentist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honorary President of the Dental Association of Russia Vladimir Sadovsky told the website kp.ru that if it is not possible to brush your teeth, then you should rinse your mouth with water or chew sugar-free chewing gum. This will help reduce the risk of enamel damage, clarifies 360.ru .

In turn, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Russian Biotechnological University (Rosbiotech) Andrey Rudenko warned in an interview with the Moscow city News agency that xylitol, which is found in chewing gums and some sweets, is deadly for dogs.

Earlier, on March 20, Oles Shevchenko, MD, Dentist, Professor of the Department of Dentistry, founder and director of Dental College No. 1, said that sugar—free chewing gum is a full-fledged element of comprehensive dental care. He noted that while chewing one pad for 10-15 minutes after eating, you can get rid of a significant part of the bacteria — about 100 million will be absorbed into the gum.

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