Image via WikipediaIt has been a good week in the news for gum chewers. I have read of two different studies this week about the benefits of chewing gum.
Earlier this week, a study came out that showed that chewing gum may help to reduce the craving for snacks between meals. This would be a tremendous benefit for anybody trying to lose weight. It is similar to another study that came out two years ago that I posted about here that stated that chewing sugar free gum could help reduce caloric intake and increase energy expenditures.
Today, I found another article that stated that chewing gum could help teenagers to increase their math scores. This will certainly pose a dilemma for teachers and schools across the country who have always told students they can't chew gum during class. There has been anecdotal evidence that gum chewing helps some folks stay focused on a task, and now there may be scientific evidence to that end.
There is one caveat that I would want to add about these studies. Both studies were backed in part by the Wrigley Science Istitute. One would think that they would have a vested interested in having a positive outcome regarding the benefits of chewing gum. Consequently, I always tend to be a bit skeptical of some of these studies. Isn't amazing how often the organizations backing a study manager to get their desired results?
Earlier this week, a study came out that showed that chewing gum may help to reduce the craving for snacks between meals. This would be a tremendous benefit for anybody trying to lose weight. It is similar to another study that came out two years ago that I posted about here that stated that chewing sugar free gum could help reduce caloric intake and increase energy expenditures.
Today, I found another article that stated that chewing gum could help teenagers to increase their math scores. This will certainly pose a dilemma for teachers and schools across the country who have always told students they can't chew gum during class. There has been anecdotal evidence that gum chewing helps some folks stay focused on a task, and now there may be scientific evidence to that end.
There is one caveat that I would want to add about these studies. Both studies were backed in part by the Wrigley Science Istitute. One would think that they would have a vested interested in having a positive outcome regarding the benefits of chewing gum. Consequently, I always tend to be a bit skeptical of some of these studies. Isn't amazing how often the organizations backing a study manager to get their desired results?
