Chewing this gum could help relieve your mild anxiety

Chew your way to chill

No food or water is required, and the gum can be chewed any time of day. Image: iStock

An anti-anxiety chewing gum designed to help people to manage stress is now available, and tranquillity has never tasted so good. 

Chewing gum is not a new pastime amongst the ranks of mankind, in fact, you only need to take a peek under most school desks or bus stop benches to understand its popularity. 

But aside from sugar-free gum that can help protect your teeth from cavities, the list of health benefits from mindless chewing isn’t an extensive one.  

So instead of endlessly chomping in vain on ingredients laced with nasty sweeteners and artificial flavourings, what if your gum worked to reduce your mild anxiety and stress?

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The Goodspace Company has just launched a game changer for mild anxiety management, releasing a new therapeutic chewing gum designed to calm your mind.  

The anxiety aid is formulated with ashwagandha, passionflower, green tea extract, reishi mushroom and tyrosine, the Aussie-made gum releases countless benefits when chewed.

Not only are you hit with a refreshing taste, but the ingredients used are known to help decrease nervous tension and support healthy emotional balance.

The gum is gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and even has a shelf life of up to two years. It's available from over 180 stockists nationwide, and online (for those of us who like to send ourselves presents in the mail). 

The gum is designed to be kept in your bag, ready to be used at any time. Image: Supplied

It all lies in the science

Packaging and taste aside, the most interesting aspect of this product lies in the science. The water-soluble active ingredients dissolve as you chew allowing them to be efficiently absorbed into your system through your cheeks and gums.

No food or water is required, and the gum can be chewed any time of day.

It’s recommended you chew the gum when you first begin feeling mildly anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, perhaps taking a quiet stroll or finding a place to sit and relax to fully enjoy the therapeutic benefits. 

Designed for everyday life

There are a lot of times when your usual stress-relief tactics simply aren’t possible. You can’t get up and go for a run in the middle of a budget meeting at work, or inhale a pint of mint chocolate chip when you’re running late for that very important appointment.

The gum is perfect for busy people on the go. Image: Supplied

While prescription anxiety medication is used to treat severe or debilitating symptoms, Goodspace Anxiety Aid is an over-the-counter medicine made to target moments of stress experienced in your day-to-day life. 

But, even though a prescription isn’t needed for the gum, don’t be fooled into thinking you can chew an entire packet in one go. As directed on the back of the packet, you should have no more than two pieces twice a day and always check with your GP before giving anything new a whirl.

Always read the label and follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Originally published as Chewing this gum could help relieve your mild anxiety