Having experimented lately with both smoking cigarettes (just a few per day) or eating nicotine gum or wearing a nicotine patch, I found that they feel somewhat different. Pure nicotine provides a bit of a dopamine "rush" feel, a bit like caffeine or other drugs, but more pleasant in my opinion, with less of an impact on cortisol (caffeine seems to elevate cortisol in myself). Smoking cigarettes is milder in this sense, no "rush", but seems to have some hormonal action, almost feels (very slightly) like thyroid or pregnenolone or something... can't really put my finger on it...
Hoping that other people who smoke or use nicotine can chime in - what's been your experience with tobacco or nicotine? Are either of them a sustainable solution to improving metabolism and health?
Hoping that other people who smoke or use nicotine can chime in - what's been your experience with tobacco or nicotine? Are either of them a sustainable solution to improving metabolism and health?