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Chewing gum can release thousands of microplastics into saliva. Scientists say more research is needed but suggest chewing ...

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

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A new study has found that chewing gum may release hundreds of tiny plastic particles—called microplastics—directly into the ...

According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.

Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.

When you chew gum, you’re essentially gnawing on plastic.