Cons and Possible benefits of nicotine.

[Ladiekali]

So i have been looking around for what of any benefits there are in nicotine.
so we all know nicotine is addictive.
but what else is out there? What studies are being done?

i have read things in the past, but i couldnt tell ya where i found that info.
some of you all out there are really good at findingthis kind of info.


I remember reading it lowers your risk of heart disease, increases circulation and may reduce depression.
cant remember where...

 

[Craig_B]

Search health benefits of nicotine on here! Great thread!!

 

[hazarada]

Afaik its been linked to lower incidence of dementia and urinary problems in older people.

As for cardiovascular benefits - i'd put it in the same boat as caffeine which is believed to lower the risk of a heart attack by some unknown mechanism. The direct evidence suggests that both are detrimental though.

 

[Ladiekali]

My ecf search doesnt work good at all. Actually i find it a waste of time
I have been googling, but i dont truat every site... You know it must be true cux its on the internet....

 

[83fxdg]

"People with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, benefit from the use of nicotine."

I find this to be true. My prescription usage to deal with this disease has dropped from 2x daily to take if needed.

 

[EddardinWinter]

My ecf search doesnt work good at all. Actually i find it a waste of time
I have been googling, but i dont truat every site... You know it must be true cux its on the internet....

I use Google and reference ECF in the search. It is much more useful, for whatever set of reasons.

In any case, I use nicotine for ADHD instead of Adderall and Ritalin.

I know it is in study for treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's/Dementia. There are pretty well established benefits associated with it for memory and general brain function.

 

[Penn]

I use Google and reference ECF in the search. It is much more useful, for whatever set of reasons.

In any case, I use nicotine for ADHD instead of Adderall and Ritalin.

I know it is in study for treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's/Dementia. There are pretty well established benefits associated with it for memory and general brain function.

The "O"'s in google are eyes, because it is always watching you and everyone else. Since the google machine is watching, they know where everything is.

 

[Ken_A]

Doesn't seem to be addictive for everyone...
Benefits
Aids in controlling mild depression
Aids in increasing focus and concentration
Didn't know it would help with crohn's
Because of the first two above ...
...keeps me level and non-distracted
...has been tested successfully to slow down and in some cases stop altsheimers

Issues
Will temp increase blood pressure (about 20 min)
May be linked to birth defects... Still checking that one.
Check out CASAA - The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association and American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) for more information.

 

[Stosh]

I'm aged enough that I don't think I'll ever see any definitive studies will be completed where nicotine is separated from smoking. Current long term studies of nicotine seem to all include burning tobacco to access the nicotine.

At this point I find my addiction to nicotine no stronger than my addictions to caffeine, capsicum, peanut butter, Cinnabon, buttered popcorn and no-limit Texas Hold'em among others. Guess I have an addictive personality...

The benefits, I can concentrate, better memory, more energy, calm, and no desire to off anyone in days. Medically my blood pressure is in a very good range and steady, I can breath, don't get winded, no elevated pulse after mild exertion...I'll take it.

 

[Ladiekali]

I smoked during my prgnancies, i know dont shoot me, i saw three different drs with my last child, and all of them said no to the birth defects, bit that it may or may not be led to lower birth wieght

 

[BillyWJ]

It doesn't give you cancer.

 

[DC2]

Here is a good thread, possibly the one that was referred to earlier...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nefits-nicotine-discovered-real-research.html

 

[rico942]

Nicotine helps me to tolerate those who would invade my privacy and impose their preferences on my behavior, with false logic, disinformation, and wrong-headed thinking ...

I vape a LOT here at work, to the benefit of all concerned ...

 

[DC2]

Nicotine boosts attention, precision, motor skills, speed and memory

 

[Sdh]

Interesting read. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...n6MWY9-dT6rrZmA&bvm=bv.59930103,d.aWM&cad=rja

I currently use nicotine because I enjoy it. However, it does help somewhat with my add and hypotension.

 

[rico942]

I am old enough to remember when every engineering drawing had cigarette burns and coffee stains ...

Most of the great scientific breakthroughs and engineering achievements of the 20th century (and before) were accomplished with the influence of nicotine and caffeine (and occasionally alcohol and other things) ...

Watch old videos of NASA control rooms, with the overflowing ashtrays ...

Its one of life's sad ironies that there is so much bad with the good in tobacco ...

 

[yzer]

A list of cons is easy to find. This is provided by Nicorette and applies to nicotine: inhalation aerosol liquid, inhalation aerosol powder, inhalation device.

Along with its needed effects, nicotine (the active ingredient contained in Nicorette) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking nicotine:
Less common

Fast or irregular heartbeat
fever with or without chills
headache
nausea with or without vomiting
runny nose
shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, trouble with breathing, or wheezing
skin rash, itching, or hives
tearing of the eyes

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking nicotine:
Symptoms of overdose

Abdominal or stomach pain
cold sweat
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
disturbed hearing and vision
drooling
extreme exhaustion
pale skin
slow heartbeat
tremors

Some side effects of nicotine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common

Acid or sour stomach
belching
coughing
heartburn
indigestion
mouth and throat irritation
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
stuffy nose

Less common

Anxiety
back pain
change in taste
........
dizziness
feeling of burning, numbness, tightness, tingling, warmth, or heat
feelings of drug dependence
flu-like symptoms
general pain
hiccups
mental depression
pain in the jaw and neck
pain in the muscles
passing of gas
problems with teeth
trouble with sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness

 

[yzer]

I am old enough to remember when every engineering drawing had cigarette burns and coffee stains ...

Most of the great scientific breakthroughs and engineering achievements of the 20th century (and before) were accomplished with the influence of nicotine and caffeine (and occasionally alcohol and other things) ...

Watch old videos of NASA control rooms, with the overflowing ashtrays ...

Its one of life's sad ironies that there is so much bad with the good in tobacco ...

Nearly everyone who worked in broadcasting used to smoke. For those of us who worked on-air smoking helped to improve the voice quality. Broadcast engineers had a continual battle to wage with the effect of smoking precipitates on electronics. I also remember going the University of California where quite a few students and instructors smoked in class.

 

[Coelli]

It does seem to help with ADD.

 

[patkin]

I don't have anything proven to contribute but I strongly disagree with the OP statement:

"we all know nicotine is addictive"

I, for one, don't know that. I smoked 59 years and 2PAD the last 6 or so of those with more time to do it in retirement. In my personal experience, if it is addictive at all, its no more addictive than caffeine and even that is debatable. I was never a heavy caffeine consumer but I stopped drinking it for health reasons going to decaf only and never went through more than a two-day bit of discomfort... mild headache and lethargy... but not so much so that I could actually say it was due to caffeine withdrawal. In other words, some days I just wake up feeling that way with or without caffeine. Vaping I never even experienced those with nic withdrawal however I may have had I gone cold turkey like I did with caffeine. I don't think anyone can really say its addictive if smoking is used to determine that because of all the other chemicals in smoke and the mental obsession set up by years of ritual which falls in the habit category and not addiction. So, at this point, saying its "addictive" is a purely anecdotal statement. Logically, if it was the nicotine people are "addicted" to then everyone vaping would be satisfied with the nicotine consumed in juice and they clearly aren't no matter what the nic strength of their juice. Some, like myself, would not have trouble laying down those last few smokes a day by even upping the nic in their juice while trying to. Caffeine (at the grocery store in coffee, etc or pills in the drug store) and nicotine (in gum at the drug store) are sold over the counter and don't require a prescription for a "controlled substance" meaning an "addictive" one. May some people have a genetic predisposition to either of them becoming physically addictive? I can't say because no scientific studies have been done.