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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 stroke

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.