Effects of chewing gum on stress and health: a replication and investigation of dose-response

Smith, Andrew Paul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8805-8028 2012. Effects of chewing gum on stress and health: a replication and investigation of dose-response. Stress and Health 29 (2) , pp. 172-174. 10.1002/smi.2430

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Abstract

Research suggests that chewing gum may be associated with reduced stress, depression and a reduced likelihood of having high cholesterol and blood pressure. The present study aimed to replicate these findings and extend them by examining dose–response. A web-based survey was completed by a sample of 388 workers from public sector organisations (68.5% female; mean age: 42 years, range 17–64 years). The results showed that chewing gum was associated in a linear dose–response manner with lower levels of perceived stress (both at work and life in general), anxiety and depression. Occasional gum chewers also reported a reduced risk of high cholesterol and blood pressure. Intervention studies are now required to extend these findings, and the mechanisms underlying the effects reported here need further investigation

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine T Technology > TX Home economics
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chewing gum ; Stress ; Depression ; Blood pressure ; Cholesterol
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
ISSN:	1532-3005
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2022 08:35
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/28872

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