24 Aug Organic Mastic Gum: What the Medical and Dental Research Show
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Mastic gum is a natural resin obtained from Pistacia lentiscus, an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. The most recognized commercial source is the Greek island of Chios, where growers collect hardened drops of resin traditionally called "tears." Mastic has been chewed and used in foods for centuries. Modern laboratory and clinical research has examined its relationship with oral bacteria, plaque formation, and digestive symptoms. The evidence is interesting, but narrower than many online health claims suggest.
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