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Here’s What Happens to Your Body if You Chew Gum Every Day
Surveys show that a majority of Americans chew gum two to three times a week, with the greatest gum-lovers averaging three ...
Everyday Health on MSN2d
Gum Can Release Thousands of Tiny Plastic Particles Into Your Mouth
A new study showed that chewing gum releases microplastics, which can then be swallowed and absorbed by the body.
Healthline11d
Xanthan Gum — Is This Food Additive Healthy or Harmful?
Moreover, a typical person consumes less than 1 gram of xanthan gum per day. Amounts 20 times that have been proven to be safe. In fact, the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives assigned it an ...
HealthDay on MSN1d
Gum May Be a Hidden Source of Microplastics
A new study finds that one piece of gum can release hundreds -- possibly thousands -- of microplastics into your saliva. And ...