Chewing gum has been around since the 19th century and it's safe to say that its popularity stuck (no pun intended). Chewing gum comes in all sorts of flavors and formats, and it's consumed by children and adults alike around the world. But is there more to chewing gum than just a fun chewy sweet? The answer is yes. Chewing gum has in fact been linked to a number of health benefits, but also has some downsides.
In this gallery, we take you through the ingredients in chewing gum and the effects they might have on humans, according to science. Click through to get started.