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Chewing Wood Boosts Brain Power, Study Reveals

3/4/2025

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Chewing on moderately hard materials, such as wood, has been shown to elevate brain antioxidant levels, particularly glutathione, leading to improved memory performance. A study with university students revealed that those who chewed wood outperformed their gum-chewing peers in cognitive tests, hinting at a surprising link between harder foods and enhanced brain health.

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Chewing on moderately hard materials, such as wood, has been shown to elevate brain antioxidant levels, particularly glutathione, leading to improved memory performance. A study with university students revealed that those who chewed wood outperformed their gum-chewing peers in cognitive tests, hinting at a surprising link between harder foods and enhanced brain health.