Submitted by Sorin61 t3_z60n6r in technology
cyberfrog777 t1_ixzhjo4 wrote
Reply to comment by Miaopao in Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice by Sorin61
Nicotine dependence and withdrawal can be uncomfortable, but the worst consequences are from smoking and all the carcinogens that come with that method of intake. Nicotine by itself is not carcinogenic. Chronic nicotine use can change brain neurobiology in various ways and affect how people deal with stress, sleep, and general reward. But the smoking part is what kills people and has the most harmful health effects
Jokey665 t1_ixzkjgh wrote
what about mouth cancer and whatever from chewing tobacco?
cyberfrog777 t1_ixzo5n3 wrote
It's true, those can cause cancer as well, but not from nicotine. It's from all the other junk that is in the chew. On a public health scale though, the harms from smoking far outweigh chew.
AirportLower101 t1_iy0e3qk wrote
Chewing Tabasco causes mouth cancer, But nicotine gum does not
pcj t1_iy1urd1 wrote
I don't see chewing Tabasco really taking off though, except in some niche cases.
idk-maaaan t1_iy2w451 wrote
Idk, I think the chewing Tabasco trend is just starting to heat up
AirportLower101 t1_iy9v8al wrote
It’s certainly a big thing, But I live in the southern US so it’s biased
pcj t1_iy9vdf2 wrote
Really? Seems like it'd be pretty spicy.
Miaopao t1_ixztv77 wrote
The smoking part is definitely worss imo, but I was thinking about nicotine pouches that you can buy.
cyberfrog777 t1_iy02tjp wrote
If you are talking about snus, they aren't harm free but would be considered a form of harm reduction. Last I ready,can still potentially lead to various oral cancers, but at reduced risk.
Miaopao t1_iy0b58e wrote
No, I'm talking about just nicotine pouches. They're always on sale at 7-11 lol. They're a form of Salt Nic.
cyberfrog777 t1_iy0bx17 wrote
Interesting, I'm not familiar with this product. Looks to be relatively new and little is known about them. So, no data on efficacy or comparative nicotine delivery to other nicotine products. For now, seems relatively harmless compared to cigs, but gum irritation seems to be a potential issue.
AirportLower101 t1_iy0e7uk wrote
The labels here read a cancer warning, I don’t know why
SSJ2-Gohan t1_iy0ntez wrote
If you're in California, your microwave probably has a Prop 65 cancer warning on it because eating the plastic would be carcinogenic or something. Where I live, tobacco-free nicotine products only have addiction warnings
Miaopao t1_iy0egdl wrote
Dang really? Our doesn't. Just that Nicotine is an addictive chemical.
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