The pros and cons of chewing betel nut

Betel nut is a fruit produced in Southeast Asia. Taiwan, China also produces a lot of betel nut. When walking in the local area, you can often see pedestrians chewing betel nut. However, I heard that chewing betel nut has many harmful effects on the human body. I wondered why those people like to chew betel nut if there are no benefits. After consulting with industry insiders, I found that chewing betel nut has both advantages and disadvantages. Now I will tell you in detail what are the advantages and disadvantages of chewing betel nut.

[Warning] Betel nut is a Class 1 carcinogen on the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer list of carcinogens. Chewing betel nut can increase the risk of oral cancer.

The pros and cons of chewing betel nut

What are the benefits of chewing betel nut?

Chewing betel nut can promote the production of body fluids and induce fever. People chewing betel nut can refresh their minds while working. It can also help digestion and treat inflammation. However, this fruit can be addictive, and the disadvantages of eating it are greater than the advantages.

What are the disadvantages of chewing betel nut?

1. Chewing betel nut can cause dental calculus

Betel nut contains a large amount of cooked ash. When people chew it frequently, this substance will be deposited on the surface of human teeth. Over time, it will form some gray-black or yellow dental tartar. Not only will the teeth no longer be white, but it will also cause bad breath, which will cause many unfavorable factors when people communicate.

2. Chewing betel nut can cause facial deformation

The fruit of betel nut is relatively large, and the fibers inside are coarse and hard. People have to chew it vigorously. After a long time, it will cause deformation of people's faces and affect their appearance.

3. Chewing betel nut can cause periodontal disease and tooth wear

When people chew betel nut, their teeth will be in constant motion. After a long time, the teeth will be excessively worn. Eating raw or cold food after the wear will cause toothache symptoms. In addition, the fibers of betel nut are relatively hard, and the periodontal tissues are often injured when people chew. After a long time, periodontitis will occur, making people's oral cavity no longer healthy.