r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Mar 03 '25

Neuroscience Chewing different materials affects the brain and a new study found that chewing on wood (wooden tongue depressors), compared to chewing gum, led to a significant increase in a natural brain antioxidant called glutathione, and better performance on memory tasks.

https://www.psypost.org/chewing-wood-may-boost-memory-and-brain-antioxidants-study-finds/
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u/Panda-768 Mar 03 '25 edited Mar 04 '25

Crazy thing. During my weight loss days more than a decade ago I used to chew on raw , washed and peeled carrots. Didn't even bother chopping them. The hard chewy carrots, the constant nibbling at it like a bugs bunny, and the sweet juices that you get in your mouth while chewing, that really helped with cravings type hunger. I guess it had other benefits too.

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u/lipstickandchicken Mar 04 '25

Raw washed and peeled carrots are one my favourite snacks. So satisfying.