So I got my sample.
Shipped from Van Nuys, Ca. That suprised me.
It's an aspirin size tablet marked "CigRx".
The container isn't really childproof but is designed to only dispense 1 tablet at a time so it is 3x as big as it needs to be.
The taste is unremarkable, much like a Tic Tac or an Altoid small. About half way through, I bit into it and when it was gone I just wanted another "mint". The disappointment is that there is no tobacco taste/reference/association.
The problem is I have stopped smoking, stopped vaping, and I am not snussing enough to want to stop. So I can't really evaluate their effectiveness. I don't know that I have cravings, or that I want to stave them off. So I'll keep them in my arsenal until their time is right.
I did notice that they are being marketed as a "Dietary Supplement", so they do not require FDA Approval.
Anatabine is found in many plants, like nicotine, so it isn't specifically a tobacco product.
It's "for those times you can't smoke" so it's not a smoking cessation product.
Good thinking Star.
I found some "GUAYAKI'" Yerba Mate tea in a local health food store. I chose it because it wasn't blended with other teas.
The label touts the following:
Yerba mate was discovered centuries ago by the indigenous people in South America and has been revered as the “drink of the gods” and consumed to enhance, vitality, clarity, and well-being. With 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, 11 polyphenols, caffeine, and is high in antioxidants, yerba mate triumphs as nature’s most balanced stimulant.
Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world--yerba mate, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa, and guarana--yerba mate is the healthiest, delivering both energy and nutrition.
•Helps Stimulate Focus and Clarity*
•Boosts Physical Energy*
•Traditionally Used to Support Weight Loss Programs that Include a Balanced Diet and Exercise*
•Aids Elimination*
•Contains Antioxidants*
( I thought "Aids Elimination" was probably thought to be important to anyone considering quitting tobacco!)
I am not yet sold on these claims yet, but Star definately put some thought into this product.
Another thought: After Michael Douglas' announcement of throat cancer, I did some googleing and found "Mate' " listed as a risk factor along with alcohol and smoking.... you can do your own search on this as much is vague and still unknown... heat, quantity, mechanisms...
Anyone else with a review, thoughts?
Where are you TBob?
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