If you belong to chewing gum fans, This new study may be shocking you. Scientists have revealed a certain link between them and cancer, and they are to connect microplastics. , although this hypothesis It cannot yet be 100 % confirmed, there are also several other research that it could be true.
Chewing gum can be dangerous to your health
Scientists have already concluded that the exposure of an individual by microplasty may not be safe, with In their words, they play a role in the formation of colon and lung cancer. “The problem is that we do not know exactly whether the microplasts are harmful to us or not. There are no attempts to people. However, we know that We are exposed to them in everyday life and we wanted to explore that“explains Professor of Engineering Sanjay Mohanta from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Recently discovered a new study that dealt with chewing gum and their links to microplasts. Ordinary chewing gums are essentially consisting of three ingredients, namely sweeteners, flavors and a rubber base called a polymer. Goes o The material found in many plastic products such as garbage bags or tires.
Scientists have revealed the threat hidden by chewing gum. (illustration photo)
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The results of the study showed that “from each gram of chewing gum can be released up to 637 microplastic particles, 94 % of them are released during the first 8 minutes of chewing “. Scientists have therefore recommended that you do not change your chewing gum as soon as the flavor disappears. “Interestingly, natural chewing gums have released a similar amount of microplastics to their synthetic equivalents,” the report continues.
Mohanty further explains that Their calculation may not be completely accurate because of the restrictions of the device available. “These findings suggest that chewing gum can lead to direct ingestion of microplastics, which can pose a health risk,” he said, saying that you should not throw them into the countryside. “Ensure the environment and don’t just leave them out,” he added.
