Now another source of microplastics in the body has been discovered: chewing gum. Chewing gum contains long molecules called polymers. Some brands of gum contain natural polymers from tree sap.

Share on Pinterest Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested, a new study found. Counter/Getty Images A new study found that chewing gum ...

Chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into the saliva that may be ingested. Research presented this week at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society in San ...

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. Lowe also warned ...

The researchers examined both synthetic gum and natural alternatives made with plant-based polymers such as tree sap. (Image: Canva) Chewing gum may be quietly introducing tiny plastic fragments ...

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. The small study comes ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Contestants ...

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.

Think chewing gum is harmless? Think again. A new study has found that every chew releases thousands of tiny plastic particles—called microplastics—into people’s mouths, which they unknowingly swallow ...

Chewing gum may be doing more than just freshening your breath. According to a recent study, each piece of gum could be releasing hundreds – or even thousands – of microplastic particles into your ...