What is Functional Chewing Gum?

Functional Chewing Gum
Functional Chewing Gum is the term given to chewing gum said to have function instead of or in addition to that of traditional chewing gum.

Active Ingredient Delivery System

Although using chewing gum may have appeal as a means of drug delivery, factors such as dosing and local effects of active ingredients on the oral cavity may be of concern.18 Notwithstanding, nicotine-containing gums are among are first-line pharmacologic therapies to assist with smoking cessation recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.19 In addition, there has been aspirin-containing gum sold as an over-the counter (OTC) product, and there are several caffeine-containing gums, are commercially available OTC, some of which contain additional nutraceuticals for which claims (evidence-based or not) are made.