How To Get A Nicotine Boost Without Smoking

Nathan Chilcott

Quit Smoking

Nicotine gets a pretty bad rap. It’s seen as addictive and is often the first ingredient you think of when talking about cigarettes. However, it’s just one of roughly 5,000 chemicals released when smoking a cigarette! Alcohol and sugar aren’t viewed in the same way as nicotine, but they are also addictive and arguably more harmful.

In fact, research shows that nicotine has the potential to boost attention span, your ability to focus, and your memory. It’s simply a case of finding a suitable medium to get your nicotine boost without smoking.

A Quick Intro To Nicotine

You know it from smoking but nicotine is made by plants, although a synthetic variant is now also an option. Plants use it to defend themselves from bugs and fungus, it’s toxic. But, it’s not toxic to humans.

Interestingly, it comes from the same chemical family as caffeine.

"You’ll find nicotine in tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, and even a small amount in cauliflower."

There are several smoking alternatives which are effective ways to enjoy nicotine tobacco free.

Nicotine Pouches

These are growing rapidly in popularity. Nicotine pouches are small packets, roughly the size of a piece of chewing gum You insert them into your mouth between your teeth and cheeks. Within a few minutes, they’ll release nicotine which can be absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

Each pouch will last up to an hour and, best of all, they are available in a wide variety of flavours making your nicotine boost more fun.

Pouches have pre-defined amounts of nicotine in them. It puts you in control of your nicotine consumption. You choose the strength and how often you get a nicotine boost.

Nicotine Patches

These are often used by people trying to quit smoking. You simply stick the patch to your skin and allow it to release the nicotine into your body. It’s not as fast as a pouch and you are likely to experience muscle soreness where you have the patch.

This is because the patch places pressure where its placed. You may even feel constricted. It’s also possible to experience skin irritation in the area under and around the patch.

Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum works just like chewing gum, only it releases nicotine at the same time. It can seem like the perfect option. However, chewing gum continually can cause jaw ache and even overwork your trigeminal nerve.

The average nicotine gum gives you a nicotine dose of 2-4 mg and only needs to be chewed for 20 minutes. However, chewing is very noticeable and may be an issue in certain scenarios, such as business meetings.

Summing Up

There are other options, such as nicotine inhalers, lozenges, and even sprays. However, they all contain chemicals and sweeteners which have the potential to cause additional issues.

That’s why we recommend nicotine pouches as an effective way to stop smoking, reduce the harmful effects of burning tobacco, and still enjoy the pleasure of nicotine.