If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new study. These particles may pose a risk to your health.
A new study found that chewing gum releases microplastics into saliva, which are then swallowed and infiltrate the digestive system. The average gum-chewer may ingest tens of thousands of microplastics each year, with each gram of gum releasing an average of 100 microplastics. The most microplastics are released within the first two minutes of chewing. Researchers suggest chewing one piece of gum longer to reduce microplastic ingestion.
