Almost everyone has tried chewing gum at some point in their lives. It is sweet and delicious, makes great bubbles and is a great treat for kids. Plus, it helps us concentrate, freshens our breath and takes care of our teeth. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?
But have you ever stopped and considered what exactly you are chewing?
Originally, chewing gum was made from natural tree sap or tree resin. But after World War II chemists learned to make polyvinyl acetate – synthetic rubber that cannot be absorbed and should not be swallowed. It was cheap and easy to manufacture, so it became the base for chewing gum and this is exactly what we are all chewing today. Of course, to make it more appealing to our receptors the manufacturers add chemical sweeteners, stabilizers, artificial preservatives and colours, and sugar, which makes it so yummy.
Synthetic gum usually contains aspartame – a chemical sweetener that breaks down on methanol and amino acids in our bodies. Methanol, in its turn, is proven to have a toxic effect on the vascular and nervous systems, has carcinogenic properties and can lead to the pathologies of liver and kidneys. Other gums contain sugar which is an excellent nutrient for pathogenic bacteria. They multiply in the oral cavity, thin the teeth enamel, provoke the development of caries and other dental disorders, and in the end nullify the goal of chewing gum.
Is there a natural alternative?
Cedar resin-based chewing gum is an ancient natural substitute to modern synthetic and sweetened gum. The resin is collected in huge groves of cedar trees in the Siberian taiga – one of the ecologically purest areas of the world – in a non-tree-damaging manner that supports the health of the cedars, so it is environmentally friendly.
Plastics, artificial dyes, preservatives and other chemical additives are completely absent in Cedar resin-based gum. The resin itself has a pine-like flavor with a long aftertaste. In order to diversify the taste, manufacturers add different natural extracts, such as cranberry, blueberry, eucalyptus, rosehip or mint.
Resin-based gums contain phytoncides – natural antimicrobial substances. Thanks to them, resins effectively refresh your breath and prevent tooth decay.
Apart from that, the resins are also a rich source of dihydroquercetin (a bioflavonoid of the vitamin P group) – a powerful natural antioxidant with a pronounced protective effect on blood vessels. It contributes to the neutralization of free radicals, recognized as one of the main causes of premature aging of the body, cell mutation and a provoking factor for the development of more than 80 types of diseases.
It is ideal for modern megalopolis residents, who want to stay natural and healthy.
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