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rmalmnop t1_j5l0bkd wrote

I've been using 2mg nicotine gum for several years after quitting tobacco products. I haven't noticed any long term negative effects. If my dosage stays low, are there any long term issues I may experience?

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BrownNWG OP t1_j5l20d4 wrote

>I've been using 2mg nicotine gum for several years after quitting tobacco products. I haven't noticed any long term effects. If my dosage stays low, are there any long term issues I may experience?

Congratulations on staying quit! By stopping smoking you have significantly reduced your likelihood of long-term harm. There is little and inconsistent evidence for long-term harm from low doses of nicotine from gum in adults. Nicotine - including nicotine from gum - can be harmful for the developing brain, which includes young and pregnant people.

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rmalmnop t1_j5l3xut wrote

Awesome. I'm past the brain development stage, so I think I'm in the clear. I appreciate your time and response!

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675triumphtriple t1_j5lb6vl wrote

What is considered a low dose?

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BrownNWG OP t1_j5licye wrote

>What is considered a low dose?

This is a tough question. It depends on the product. Different products are absorbed into the bloodstream differently. For example, much of the nicotine in smoking and vaping rapidly enters the bloodstream while the same dose of nicotine in a skin patch is absorbed over a few hours. In other words, the same dose of nicotine from different products is absorbed differently and impacts the user differently. A "low dose" also varies by person depending on how much they have been using.

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Dr_Dang t1_j5pkf0d wrote

I'm in the same boat. I don't like that I still use nicotine, but it's good to hear I'm not likely to lose my jaw to mouth cancer from it.

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restore311 t1_j5p0olf wrote

I’d recommend searching Dr Attia and Dr Huberman who have both separately spoke on their podcasts regarding the use of nicotine (outside of smoking) and it’s potential benefits and health risks.

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