As sweet and time pushing as they are, they also pose health complications to the body, although not severe (but sometimes could be).
We usually chew gums for fun or sometimes just to pass time not knowing they could lead to health-related problems.
Here are five reasons why you should avoid chewing gums as explained by healthline.com:
1. Could cause jaw problems
Chewing for too long isn't advisable as this might cause jaw complications.
Too much chewing gets your jaws tired due to overworking of the jaw muscles. This, in turn, causes toothaches and even headaches.
2. Could cause headaches
When we chew, we tighten muscles that run to the head via temporal region.
When these muscles are made to constrict and relax too frequently during chewing, they might create pressure causing severe headaches.
3. Could cause gastrointestinal problems
When we chew gums, we swallow a lot of gases into the gastrointestinal tract.
When this area is filled with gases, one develops constipation and bloating which is uncomfortable.
4. Could damage your teeth
Too much and continuous chewing of gums can weaken one's teeth.
Additionally, chewing gums have sugar and acidic preservatives which can cause tooth decay.
5. Affects the metabolism cycle
The body is designed in such a way that it responds to the production of saliva.
Chewing gums induce production of saliva which in turn stimulate the production of body chemicals responsible for digestion.