As interest in dental and neural health increases, a health management method that is often overlooked is 'chewing.' Proper chewing not only strengthens the jaw joint and teeth but also stimulates brain waves, making it effective in preventing various brain diseases.

 

The human brain is composed of an average of 86 billion neurons, and it is known that around the age of twenty, after passing puberty, approximately 100,000 brain cells die each day. As a result, memory loss tends to become more severe with age.

 

It is said that a decrease in acetylcholine also affects the reduction of brain cells, and acetylcholine is produced deep within the brain. However, there are also cases where acetylcholine levels increase. This is through chewing. Some scholars emphasize that chewing can increase acetylcholine levels.

 

On the other hand, hormones produced due to stress should be reduced. Researcher Andrew Scolly from Swinburne University in Australia emphasizes that chewing gum decreases cortisol levels, a stress hormone, thereby activating the brain and helping with condition regulation. He also claims that memory declines due to stress, and that chewing activity contributes to relieving stress and improving overall condition.

 

Foods that can be continuously enjoyed while chewing include gum, nuts, and jelly, among which gum is particularly suitable because it is moderately soft, does not strain the gums and teeth, and can provide benefits after about 20 minutes of chewing. In particular, low-calorie xylitol gum is useful. Professor Minoru Onozuka from Shinagawa Dental College in Japan stated that chewing gum increases blood flow in the hippocampus, which can help improve memory.

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Some consumers actually report experiencing benefits from chewing gum. For example, Kim Ho-young (pseudonym, 54 years old), who lives in Bundang, enjoys chewing xylitol gum, citing its effects in preventing cavities, improving memory, and relieving drowsiness. Additionally, Jang Jin-young (pseudonym, 60 years old) from Ilsan, a xylitol gum enthusiast, states that xylitol gum has a pleasant sweetness that stimulates saliva production, making dry oral environments moist, and is also effective in aiding digestion after meals, which is why she enjoys chewing it.

 

Meanwhile, Lotte Well Food, which sells various types of xylitol gum, is achieving annual sales of around 100 billion won, and it is expected to achieve similar results this year as well.

 

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Chewing exercise for 20 minutes.

It seems to be helpful for brain health.

 

Chewing gum prevents cavities, improves memory, and relieves drowsiness.

I already knew, but it seems to be good for the brain as well.