Chewing Gum

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Chewing gum is a soft, flavored, sticky substance that is chewed but not swallowed. Some research suggests that chewing gum may help curb food cravings, manage hunger, and promote weight loss.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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An herb-based chewing gum for gingivitis

In this exploratory trial, chewing a gum containing extracts of the herbs Scutellaria lateriflora and Cistus × incanus L. improved gum health and reduced gum pain and subjective symptom severity in adults with gingivitis.