Nicotine May Lead to Discovery of New Weight-Loss Drugs

[Arnold]

Nicotine May Lead to Discovery of New Weight-Loss Drugs, Scientists Say by Elizabeth Lopatto Smoking cigarettes, even with its health risks, has long been used as a way to shed pounds. Now scientists have discovered how the habit suppresses appetite, pointing the way for potential weight-loss drugs. Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes, quells appetite [...]

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[southpaw]

I actually use nicotine patches during cutting cycles - allows me to control cravings, but not recommended, becuase you still end up addicted to nicotine. Seems like I'm always coming down from something!!!

 

[Big Pimpin]

I actually use nicotine patches during cutting cycles - allows me to control cravings, but not recommended, becuase you still end up addicted to nicotine. Seems like I'm always coming down from something!!!

What kind of cravings? Nicotine?

 

[southpaw]

Cravings?

Nicotine cuts my carb cravings... on cycle its all i can do to resist a box of entemmens devils food donuts - hell I can eat the whole box before i even make out the door! nicotine patch, no problem. my body only craves protein and complex carbs. Probably psycho-somatic, but whatever works for me.

 

[Big Pimpin]

Nicotine cuts my carb cravings... on cycle its all i can do to resist a box of entemmens devils food donuts - hell I can eat the whole box before i even make out the door! nicotine patch, no problem. my body only craves protein and complex carbs. Probably psycho-somatic, but whatever works for me.

No shit eh? Interesting....as former smoker who has quit via patch and gum before, I have never noticed this.

Whatever works.

 

[jrp4277]

I have also heard this. I have also read studies that show nicotine also improves athletic performance.

 

[RICKDAYTONA]

when people quit they gain weight