Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Chewing gum can release hundreds of microplastics—or tiny plastic particles—into saliva, a new study found.While research is still emerging, microplastics have ...

A study reveals that by chewing gum we could be releasing hundreds of microplastics into our mouths. What does this mean for our health? Scientists are investigating the possible effects of this daily ...

A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are ...

plastic foods Chewing gum releases microplastics into the mouth but it’s unclear how dangerous that is – yet Several brands contain polymers that are similar to plastics or are plastic.

A UCLA study found that chewing gum from both synthetic and natural brands can release microplastics into saliva, with some brands shedding more than 600 fragments. Many gums use petroleum-based ...

Microplastics, super-tiny plastic fragments, are found in many of the products we use in everyday life. A pilot study by UCLA engineers found that microplastics are also present in chewing gum. The ...

Research shows that chewing gum can release up to 637 microplastics per gram into saliva Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics Scientists don't know if microplastics ...

A SINGLE piece of chewing gum releases thousands of toxic microplastics into your mouth to be swallowed, scientists have warned. Tiny plastic particles shed by everyday items like cutting boards, w… ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said.

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.