CANDY rubber multifarious flavors and forms are now easily found in the market. Gum generally regarded as the number one destroyer of teeth. It is true, because the high sugar content to accelerate the process of bone loss of teeth. But not all such affected gum. Type of sugar-free gum (sugar free) actually useful healthy teeth and brain.
Sugar-free gum good for health. This type of gum is not so much found in the market. In the sugar free gum, sweet taste commonly found in chewing gum used to be replaced with another material, called xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that fall into the category of carbohydrates with low calories.
Chewing sugar free gum in addition to healthy, can also be in lieu of a toothbrush.Activities chewing gum, will produce saliva, which can neutralize acid and prevent tooth decay above 40%.
Damage to the teeth is often caused by bacteria called plaque deposition. Its resistance to acid. Special material contained in a sugar-free gum such as enzymes and bicarbonate to help prevent formation of bacteria and maintain white teeth.
Chewing gum can also improve the performance of various activities that require attention and concentration. Research carried out the University of Northumbria and the Cognitive Research Unit in Britain proved that chewing gum have a positive effect on tasks such as thinking and remembering.
Basically, all kinds of chewing gum as long as the rhythm of the repetitive chewing can stimulate a signal in the midbrain. The bottom line is looping movements of chewing and bubble content that supports the maintenance of dental health.
Experts from the University of Northumbria have relied on two things. Chewing gum increases the heart rate, causing the incoming oxygen and nutrients are pumped into the brain more smoothly. Second, the chewing will increase insulin production and stimulates the brain associated with memory.
Another benefit of chewing gum is to reduce tension in the muscles. Results of other studies said that chewing gum for half an hour after meals to relieve symptoms of changes in acidity in the body.
(Various sumber/fitri/CN16)
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