Benefits Of Chewing Gum

The habit of chewing gum in public, may cause discomfort for some individuals, but a recent scientific study reveals that chewing behavior is actually good for brain fitness.

Studies by the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Japan and several scientific institutions proves, at least eight places on the human brain can benefit from such treatment.

Lead researcher Professor Andy Smith, said, chewing gum, can improve the passionate and inviting temporary measure blood flow in the brain.

According to him, respondent was given the task when chewing gum and do not chew well as parts of their brains scanned to see which areas are most active.

When the test session conducted for 30 minutes, respondents will press the button with the thumb to respond to the questions given on the screen.

Respondents who did not chew gum takes 545 milli seconds to respond, compared to 493 milli seconds by respondents who chew gum.

According to him, the most active areas of the brain when chewing is affected areas with movement and observation.

"A case can serve as an example, the situation of the manager of Manchester United football club, Alex Fergusson who always chew gum when his team played. Maybe it's just coincidence, however, it seems very appropriate action in difficult situations like that," he said .

He explained, the results suggest chicle increase the level of euphoria and alertness that generate motor control, thus helping to improve cognitive performance.

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