biostudies-literatureAllam APerfetti Van Melle, s.p.a. Lainate (MI)2749https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12430410biostudies-literatureUnknown17(17)<b>Background:</b> Chewing gum is a simple, accessible tool with high user compliance, traditionally associated with oral health benefits. Although its potential effects on different aspects of health and well-being, beyond its oral applications, have been explored, the area remains relatively under-researched. This mapping review and evidence gap map (EGM) aimed to evaluate the existing literature on the non-oral health applications of chewing gum and to identify gaps in the literature. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was conducted across five databases (Scopus, Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL) using tailored search strategies. Abstracts were screened against predefined eligibility criteria using EPPI-Reviewer version 6, with full texts reviewed only when relevant information NutrientsChewing Gum and Health: A Mapping Review and an Interactive Evidence Gap Map.PMC12430410no grant numberCamoni NCirio SCagetti MGSalerno CCampus GAllam AfalseChewing Gum and Health: A Mapping Review and an Interactive Evidence Gap Map.<b>Background:</b> Chewing gum is a simple, accessible tool with high user compliance, traditionally associated with oral health benefits. Although its potential effects on different aspects of health and well-being, beyond its oral applications, have been explored, the area remains relatively under-researched. This mapping review and evidence gap map (EGM) aimed to evaluate the existing literature on the non-oral health applications of chewing gum and to identify gaps in the literature. <b>Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was conducted across five databases (Scopus, Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL) using tailored search strategies. Abstracts were screened against predefined eligibility criteria using EPPI-Reviewer version 6, with full texts reviewed only when relevant information 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Aug2026-04-08T19:11:45.402Z2026-04-08T12:03:30.764ZS-EPMC124304104094414010.3390/nu17172749