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Apparently the knowledge isn't wide enough, because this is the first I'm hearing of it... Why is gum bad for you? I knew it was in a downward sales trend, but

Apparently the knowledge isn't wide enough, because this is the first I'm hearing of it... Why is gum bad for you? I knew it was in a downward sales trend, but I figured that was just consumer preferences changing over time.

hanniabu 2y ago
Ingredients are poor for mouth and gut microbiome, but then again so is mostly everything else that's processed
aidenn0 2y ago
Gum with sugar is bad for your teeth. Gum without sugar has xylitol in it, which is good for your teeth, but may increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes due to it promoting blood clotting[1]. 1: https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/06/06/cleveland-clinic-led-study-links-sugar-substitute-to-increased-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/06/06/cleveland-cl...
- medstrom 2y ago
  Wait... gum with sugar? That exists?
  - aidenn0 2y ago
    Yes? Bazooka, double bubble, and big league chew off the top of my head. As well as every gum ball I've ever seen.
    - medstrom 2y ago
      Not seen those brands in Sweden, but I checked the one we have that's for kids, a bubble gum named Hubba Bubba. Indeed, it has sugar! TIL.