Is gum full of chemicals? The truth about what you're chewing
                                
                                
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                                According to a pilot study by UCLA researchers, chewing a single piece of gum can release hundreds or even thousands of microplastics into your saliva. This statistic draws attention to a common question: is gum full of chemicals, and what exactly are we chewing on?