The pros and cons of nicotine gum
-
Quitting smoking is not easy for most people. Motivation and good preparation are important to make your attempt a success. There are also nicotine substitutes that can help you quit smoking. This article discusses the pros and cons of nicotine gum.
About nicotine and addiction
-
Fabrics Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in the tobacco plant and in dried tobacco. Although there are at least 4000 substances in tobacco smoke, nicotine appears to be one of the most addictive substances in the cigarette.
Roes
-
Nicotine has both a narcotic and an addictive effect and gives a kind of 'intoxication' that many people soon cannot do without (think they can). But by taking in this substance less and less, the addiction circle can be broken.
-
11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Nicotine Substitutes
-
With nicotine replacement products, the aim is to reduce the need for nicotine by taking an increasingly lower dose of the addictive substance. The nicotine is in different amounts and strengths in the substitutes. Some examples of these substitutes are:
Nicotine gum, what exactly is it?
-
Chew Nicotine gum, as the name implies, is chewing gum that contains a certain amount of nicotine. This amount is released slowly during chewing and is thus released to the body. The intention is that the withdrawal symptoms during quitting smoking are less than when you quit cold turkey. This makes it easier to quit smoking.
Dragees
-
By using nicotine gum your body still experiences the effects that nicotine gives. This makes the (physical) withdrawal symptoms easier to tolerate. The intention is of course that you need less and less nicotine per day. The number of dragees and / or their strength must therefore be reduced in order to eventually become nicotine-free.
-
5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Light and heavy
-
Nicotine gum comes in two varieties: 2 mg (for the lighter smokers) and 4 mg (for the heavy smokers). It is available in various flavors such as mint, licorice and citrus. In the Netherlands there are two brands of nicotine gum: Nicorette and Nicotinell.
Benefits of nicotine gum
-
Dosage As with any product, there are pros and cons to using it. The biggest advantage of nicotine gum is that the dosage can be determined by yourself. Anyone who feels a great need for smoking can take a gum and chew it endlessly.
Finishing
-
It is also easy to determine the number of mg taken per day. This makes it easy to create a phase-out schedule. Furthermore, the chewing gum :)
-
20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Disadvantages of nicotine gum
-
Addictive Of course, the use of nicotine gum also has disadvantages. These differ from person to person. A major disadvantage of the gum is that it can be addictive on its own. Some people cannot keep up with the gum and continue to use it all day or for too long.
Physical
-
After all, there is nicotine in the chewing gum and the body - as a smoker - really does not want to do without it. So keep this in mind during use! Furthermore, the chewing gum has a number of other drawbacks. Nicotine Gum:
-
25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
Information
-
The list of advantages and disadvantages of using nicotine gum is not exhaustive. So always consult the package leaflet before use. The general practitioner, employees of the pharmacy or chemist can also provide more information.
Price and sales points
-
Freely available Most pharmacies sell nicotine gum, although this gum is available without a doctor's prescription. The chewing gum can also be bought at the local drug store or supermarket and of course also online.
Various prices
-
The price of the chewing gum depends on the strength and the number of dragées in the package. For nicotine gum of 2 mg (pack of 12 pieces) you pay about € 3.70
-
The price of the chewing gum depends on the strength and the number of dragees in the package. For nicotine gum of 2 mg (pack of 12 pieces) you pay about € 3.70