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Nicotine
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4 recommendations across 4 experts · 4 episodes
0 endorse
3 nuanced
1 avoid
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Don't use nicotine gum — habit forming and a strong vasoconstrictor with negative effects on skin.
“it's terrible for skin
HL▶ 1:32:40Certaintyexplicitstrong warning -
Organic (prompted)
Nicotine is a nootropic that may acutely boost cognition but isn't recommended for dementia prevention.
“nicotine has not been shown in any research that I'm aware of to prevent dementia
TG▶ 20:40CaveatsBad for cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory health; addictive; raises heart rate and blood pressureCertaintyhedgedmild caution -
If you want the Parkinson's-protective effect associated with smoking, use non-tobacco nicotine rather than picking up cigarettes.
“Choose non tobacco nicotine, please
TP▶ 51:40CaveatsDo not start smoking; nicotine — not tobacco — appears to provide the benefit.Certaintyhedgedoffhand mention -
Tommy WoodNuancedBen Greenfield LifeOrganic (prompted)
Acute nicotine can boost focus/attention; chronic use is addictive and may yield only perceived benefits. Intermittent use OK.
“nicotine can acutely boost cognitive function
BG▶ 1:08:00DosageIntermittent use only (gum, patch, tablet); avoid daily useCaveatsAddictive, tolerance/withdrawal, vasoconstrictive, raises heart rateCertaintyhedgedmild caution