People struggling with obesity and excessive weight gain try many methods to lose weight. While doctors might not approve nicotine as a healthy way of losing weight, it is actually one of the ways some people have controlled their weight. Have ever asked yourself why most smokers are skinny than non-smokers? It is because nicotine has effects of weight control including increasing energy expenditure, and suppressing appetite. Let’s look at how nicotine can be used to help someone lose weight.
Nicotine and Appetite Suppression
It is hard or even impossible for a doctor to recommend a patient dealing with weight gain to use nicotine to control their weight. However, studies have shown that most smokers have lower weight compared to non-smokers. This is because nicotine has an effect in suppressing appetite, which means smokers eat less reducing the possibility of excess weight gain. While the practice is not common today, … Read the rest
