Nicotine use is almost considered a pastime in the United States and all over the world. From smoking hookah pipes in 16th century India to the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine pouch products in the United States, there are virtually an endless number of ways to get your nicotine fix. If nicotine has been enjoyed for centuries and is customary all over the world, why do we constantly hear about the negative effects of nicotine?

Due to the vast number of people using nicotine, there are bound to be a few that have negative experiences or suffer negative nicotine effects. Fortunately, with the advancement of science and technology, there are now safer ways to consume nicotine and get all the positive nicotine benefits without much of a downside.

The History Of Nicotine

Nicotine is a naturally-occurring chemical compound derived from the tobacco plant indigenous to the Americas. It is actually found in common nightshade vegetables, including eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes! However, the plant with the highest concentration of nicotine is, of course, the tobacco plant.

In fact, by the time Christopher Columbus arrived in America in 1492, the use of nicotine in tobacco plants was already well established.

Native American tribes actually used tobacco leaves as currency, and for good reason. Francis Bacon, an English Philosopher, wrote in 1623:

“In our time the use of tobacco is growing greatly and conquers men with a certain secret pleasure, so that those who have once become accustomed thereto can later hardly be restrained therefrom.”

If nicotine has been around for hundreds of years, why is it now, in recent years, on everyone’s radar?

The Biggest Nicotine Myth

It wasn’t until the early 1900’s that scientists were able to isolate nicotine from the tobacco plant. As recently as the 1980s smoking cessation therapy was made available to help users lower their nicotine intake and reduce their risk of adverse health effects. However, most people think of nicotine has being a negative due to one scary word: cancer.

Although it’s true that nicotine has addictive components to it, most people and even 80% of doctors falsely believe that nicotine causes cancer, when really it’s tobacco! In fact, most smokers opt for low-nicotine cigarettes, not realizing most smoking-related ailments are caused by tobacco products.

What Are The Common Effects Of Nicotine?

Fortunately, there are now many products, such as nicotine pouch products, vape pens, and e-cigarettes, that can help people get the positive nicotine effects without having to subject their bodies to tobacco products. Some of the most common positive effects of nicotine (as so eloquently described by Francis Bacon) include:

• Increased dopamine production
• Feeling of relaxation
• Mind and body high
• Increased feelings of euphoria
• Increased alertness

In addition, new scientific research has shown that, in small, gradual amounts, there are a variety of nicotine benefits for the body. These include:

• Lowered body weight
• Positive reinforcement
• Protection against Parkinson’s Disease
• Protection against Alzheimer’s Disease
• Lowered risk of sleep apnea
• Lowered risk of ulcerative colitis
• Enhanced performance

What Happens If I Take Too Much?

With so many great benefits of nicotine, why is there so much negative publicity surrounding this interesting chemical? As we mentioned earlier, many nicotine products are made of tobacco and therefore lead to chronic, smoking-related illnesses.

In its pure form, however, nicotine can have the above health benefits, and it is a natural chemical in vegetables and tea. However, there’s no getting around the fact that this chemical is addictive. In fact, many people might begin to use more nicotine than is necessary and end up with some unpleasant side effects. These can include:

• Anxiety
• Racing heart
• Dizziness
• Heart palpitations
• Increased blood pressure
• Sweating
• Diarrhea
• Nausea

How Can I Control My Nicotine Intake?

Fortunately, you can easily mitigate the above symptoms by simply learning to control your nicotine intake and take nicotine responsibly. How can you take in less nicotine? The good news is most nicotine replacement therapy products, such as nicotine pouches, have a significantly lower amount of nicotine in them than traditional tobacco products.

If you’re wondering what nicotine replacement therapy is, also known as NRT, it uses nicotine pouch products in addition to other tobacco-free products to help users quit smoking, gradually lower their nicotine intake, and mitigate the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

For instance, nicotine pouches can contain as little as 3mg or 6mg of nicotine compared to 10 mg of nicotine in cigarettes. This means you can still get the buzz and positive benefits of nicotine without any of the added jitters or negative side effects, all while progressing toward a smoke-free lifestyle!

How The Nicotine Pouch Stands Up To Other NRT Products

Although nicotine pouches are a fairly new NRT, studies have already shown that they are just as effective as other NRT products, such as vape pens, in helping people receive the effects of nicotine and quit the use of tobacco products.

Enjoy Nicotine with NIIN Pouches

At NIIN, we want to help you enjoy the health and relaxation benefits of nicotine without the added dangers of tobacco. That’s why we carry a full range of nicotine pouches in delicious flavors with low nicotine content to help you quit smoking while also enjoying the unbeatable sensation of a nicotine buzz. Shop our line today!