Comments on: Chewing Gum for Stress Relief

By: Rifat

Rifat — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:16:20 +0000

This article really works now I have a source for my speech thanks JP!!!!

By: JP

JP — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:26:23 +0000

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments, ET.

It’s true that xylitol is toxic for dogs, but so is avocado, chocolate, garlic and several other foods that are typically health promoting for humans.

The evidence for harm stemming from xylitol (in humans) is lacking, IMO. In fact, there have been some rather positive findings of late:

http://www.healthyfellow.com/465/erythritol-and-xylitol-news/

Be well!

By: ET

ET — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:57:57 +0000

Great article.

Fails to mention the increased TMJ (jaw) dysfunction and headaches associated with gum chewing.

Also, these artificial sweentners DO NOT have enough history or research to verify the safety.

Interestingly, Xlytol is extremely poisonous to dogs.

Xylitol is a processed sugar. After being hydrogenated and having toxic chemicals added to xylan from corn or other plant material, and then removed, you get xylitol. For anyone who wants to be healthy, the first thing that is pretty much unanimous about any diet or protocol to restore your health, is that you need to avoid processed sugars. While there is a variety of opinions on what foods to eat in replacement of processed sugar, it is blatantly clear that processed sugars, like xylitol, are extremely harmful to humans. Perhaps, xylitol has special uses in special cases; as a regular part of your diet, it is clearly a poor idea.

By: JP

JP — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:50:40 +0000

Jonathan,

I think that post-meal gum chewing is likely health promoting. Most of us simply don’t chew our food as well as we should. This almost certainly affects our digestive potential. Chewing gum can compensate for this sub-par level of mastication.

The best endorsement I can give is whether I do something myself and/or would recommend it to my loved ones. I chew xylitol sweetened gum after many meals and I suggest the same to my family.

Incidentally, I plan to post an update on gum chewing in the April 29th edition of Twitter Thursday.

Be well!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:33:25 +0000

I see this is an older article, but thanks for “bumping it up”. I know Dr. Mercola is pretty much against chewing gum..but even using his logic you’d think after a meal would be a great time to chew. Gum, that is.

By: JP

JP — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:21:19 +0000

You’re welcome, Emily!

Be well!

By: emily disla

emily disla — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:47 +0000

thanks 4 posting this posting

By: JP

JP — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:51:19 +0000

A fine strategy – on both counts.

Be well!

By: anne h

anne h — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:23:25 +0000

Since starting a Low Carb Diet, I always have Sugar Free gum on -hand.
I masticate all day! Every chance I get….
And I share – sharing is caring!

By: JP

JP — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:30:05 +0000

You’re welcome, Glenn.

Please let me know how it works out for you.

Be well!