Do you remember earlier on when we mentioned about the metabolic effects of nicotine? Nicotine burns up energy, and stopping smoking removes this fat-burning effect of nicotine. With this in mind, research has shown that Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) has the potential to counter postcessation weight gain caused by the metabolic effects of nicotine. Different NRT products were trialled and the most successful one was the nicotine gum

Nicotine gum reduces weight gain after quitting by mimicking the effects of nicotine on the body. This weight reduction effect is not replicated in other NRPs (eg. nicotine patches, inhalers, nasal spray), leading investigators to suggest that the weight reduction seen in gum is caused more by the oral substitution for food that chewing gum provides. This theory is further supported by the fact that this weight benefit disappears after gum use ends. (Perkins 1994)

Conclusion
The first tip for preventing weight gain is to chew gum. It is as simple as that. Chewing gum also reduces the oral fixation that some smokers crave for. You can choose any kind of gum, but the benefit of choosing a nicotine gum is that it also acts to reduce your craving for nicotine. Buying nicotine gum can be expensive, but the good news is that if you live in Canada or the United States, you can get a FREE 30 day supply of chewable tablets by clicking here

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