Does Gum Help with Starvation? The Truth About Chewing and Hunger
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According to a systematic review published in the journal *Nutrients*, chewing gum can significantly suppress the feeling of hunger in the short term, but it is in no way a substitute for food and does not help with starvation. The action of chewing can trick the brain into thinking food is coming, but this is a temporary fix that can lead to negative health consequences if relied upon during fasting or caloric restriction.
