More saliva may help balance acids in your esophagus, easing symptoms of acid reflux.
“When you chew gum, it can actually work in your brain to increase serotonin, which improves your mood,” says Michelle DiBlasi, DO, chief of inpatient psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center.
You may burn 11 calories per hour that you chew gum. Over time, these add up.
Chewing gum boosts blood flow to your brain, which may help improve your memory.
If you feel tired, chew some gum to stay alert.
If you feel sick, the saliva production from chewing gum may help you feel better. This is especially true for motion sickness and morning sickness during pregnancy.
Stress levels will diminish also. Next time you feel yourself tensing up at work or at home, put a Gumball in your mouth.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.