Bases neurocientíficas de la función masticatoria y su efecto sobre el estrés y las funciones cognitivas

摘要

The subtle neuroscientific mechanisms related to chewing evinces its functionality as astimulator of different areas in the neocortex. This paper is a thorough review of the neuroscientific evidencerelated to the functionality of chewing and its impact on other and more complex processes,with the aim of presenting chewing as a physiological mechanism to counteract stress and easeimportant cognitive functions. Thus, becoming more visible as a marginal activity to pay attention,especially, within people prone to develop a decline on learning and memory functions.