Inadequate chewing of food impairs digestion and nutrient absorption
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Evidence indicates that inadequate chewing and poor masticatory performance disrupt the initial breakdown of food and can compromise nutritional status and digestion.
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Chewing Matters: Masticatory Function, Oral Microbiota, and Gut Health in the Nutritional Management of Aging.
2025 · cited by 3
Reviews how impaired masticatory function in aging populations leads to malnutrition and gastrointestinal challenges.
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The collapse of the food matrix: how ultra-processed foods impact satiety and metabolism by altering physical structure beyond nutrient composition.
2026 · cited by 0
Notes that reduced chewing requirements weaken oral processing and early satiety signals, impacting downstream metabolic and digestive health.
Effect of Oral and Prosthodontic Rehabilitation on Nutrition and General Health Outcomes in Edentulous Elderly Populations: A Systematic Review.
2026 · cited by 0
Demonstrates that prosthodontic rehabilitation improves chewing function and yields consistent benefits for nutritional outcomes in older adults.
Zinc: dietary intake and impact of supplementation on immune function in elderly.
2013 · cited by 0
Identifies inadequate mastication as a contributing factor to nutritional issues and malabsorption in the elderly.