cyberfrog777
cyberfrog777 t1_iy02tjp wrote
Reply to comment by Miaopao in Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice by Sorin61
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.
cyberfrog777 t1_ixzo5n3 wrote
Reply to comment by Jokey665 in Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice by Sorin61
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.
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
cyberfrog777 t1_iy0bx17 wrote
Reply to comment by Miaopao in Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice by Sorin61
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.