I didn't know that chewing gum is said to be effective in reducing stress and depression .
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But it seems like a myth, and it hasn't been scientifically verified! So, does Turkey's Ataturk University help reduce stress and depression when chewing gum for depressed patients? It seems that he considered that.
In the experiment, 30 patients with mild / moderate depression were divided into a group of "treatment with drugs" and a group of "treatment with chewing gum" and continued treatment for 6 weeks. 6 After a week, the group who uses the chewing gum and the group who does not use it will be examined by a doctor who does not know it, and the degree of depression will be measured.
So , the result is that "the group with chewing gum was more effective than the group with drug treatment alone" . It can be said to be a proof.
I don't think it's true that chewing gum is directly the root cause of depression, but it feels like a certain effect has been observed.
Is chewing gum effective for the intestinal environment?
One of the effects of chewing gum is that it "suppresses your appetite." Maybe it's good for dieting.
If you suppress your appetite, you will reduce overdrinking and overeating, and the intestinal environment will be maintained well.
Recent research has shown that intestinal hormones such as serotonin are secreted and sent to the brain, so adjusting the intestinal environment is good for the brain = effective for depression! It is possible that.
Is it effective for brain function?
The website of the "Japan Chewing Gum Association" also states that "chewing gum chewing and blood flow in the brain are on the rise ."
In this blog, I suggested that the relationship between blood flow and depression may lead to depression when blood flow decreases , but I support the theory that the cause of depression is decreased blood flow. It can also be a shape.
Paradoxically, if blood flow into the brain increases, brain function will improve and it will have a positive effect on improving depression.
It is also said that the rhythmic movement of chewing stimulates the brain and improves brain function, and the distance between the jaw and the brain is short, so the effect seems to be high. Good vibes!
Is it effective for dieting?
You say that taking antidepressants to treat depression makes you more likely to gain weight. Certainly I got fat. Maybe it's because of the medicine or because of less activity, I can't say "I got fat because of the medicine!", But it's true that I got fat, and the person who is taking medication "fat" I often hear the opinion.
Of course, overweight is not good, so chewing gum may be a good idea to control your weight. Trying to get into the habit of chewing gum, which may reduce depression and lose weight, may be a shortcut to relieving depression.
Of course, I think Fusen gum is fine.
So , personally, I would like to support the theory that mastication improves brain function . So, I will introduce an article about brain function and depression, so please read it if you like.