Can Chewing Gum Lower Test? The Surprising Truth About Mastication and Hormones
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2010 study published in *Psychoneuroendocrinology*, chewing gum has been shown to significantly affect salivary testosterone readings, but not in the way you might expect. The question of whether chewing gum can lower test is far more complex than a simple yes or no answer.