Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?

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A recent study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) tested 10 popular chewing gum brands: five synthetic and five made with natural ingredients. Researchers found that chewing a single gram of gum could release an average of 100 microplastics. A piece of gum typically weighs between 2 and 6 grams, and larger pieces may release up to 3,000 plastic particles. Learn how to reduce your risk and read the full EWG article here.