Latest research: Chewing gum becomes a big releaser for microplastics! 8 minutes before chewing...

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CNN reported on the 25th that studies have shown that a piece of chewing gum will release hundreds of microplastics into saliva after chewing. It is reported that microplastics are polymer fragments and particles with diameters between 1 micron and 5 mm. After that, participants were required to rinse the mouth with pure water 3 to 5 times, and the researchers then mixed the rinsed saliva samples with the chewed samples to ensure that all microplastics in the mouth can be collected. Microplastics increase risk of multiple diseases 1. Increase cancer risk A study published in the international journal Journal of Hazardous Materials in 2024 found that all participants' bone marrow samples contained microplastics, most of which were between 20 and 100 microns in size

CNN reported on the 25th that

Studies have shown

A piece of chewing gum

It will release hundreds of microplastics into the saliva

It is reported that microplastics are polymer fragments and particles with diameters between 1 micron and 5 mm.

Sanjay, an associate professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, said: "This study is not carried out to create panic." Previous studies have confirmed that microplastics can enter multiple parts of the human body and blood through intake and inhalation. This study aims to explore other potential sources of microplastic intake and determine its concentration.

The research team selected 10 common chewing gums as samples, half of which are synthetic chewing gums and the other half are made of natural ingredients. In th...
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