What You Should Know About Nicotine Pouches
Perhaps you have noticed that nicotine pouches are a new option out there for those trying to cut down on smoking while still enjoying their nicotine fix.
There is no tobacco or other chemicals in the smokeless pouches, but they contain nicotine.
If you’re not familiar with Nicotine Pouches, we’ll answer all your questions to help you decide whether they’re a good option for you.
First of All, What Exactly Are Nicotine Pouches? When Are They Used?
In essence, nicotine pouches are the result of combining nicotine lozenges and snus.
The pouches contain either tobacco-derived nicotine or synthetic nicotine and are dispensed in pre-portioned portions (about the size of a piece of gum).
As with a nicotine lozenge, you put the nicotine pouch between your gums and your lips, and the nicotine slowly releases into your mouth. Once you have finished using the pouch, just throw it away. No spitting required!
In different brands of pouches, the amount of nicotine is different. For instance, LUCY nicotine pouches contain either 4, 8, or 12 milligrams.
Do Nicotine Pouches Differ From Chewing Tobacco Or Snus?
As opposed to chewing tobacco, nicotine pouches don’t require you to chew or spit. In place of this, you simply put them in your mouth between your gums and your lips, and then spit them out afterwards!
There is one notable difference between nicotine pouches and snus: nicotine pouches do not contain tobacco – only nicotine. In countries that have banned or regulated snus, nicotine pouches have become more popular.
What Is The Taste Of Nicotine Pouches?
The flavors of nicotine pouches vary. There are three flavors of Lucy’s pouches currently available: mint, mango, and cool cider.
Is It Bad For Your Teeth To Use Nicotine Pouches?
As opposed to snus or cigarettes, nicotine pouches will not harm your teeth. There’s no smoke inhalation, and the powder inside the pouches has already been bleached white.
How Safe Are Nicotine Pouches?
Compared to cigarettes, nicotine pouches offer a safer way to get the nicotine fix your body craves.
According to the National Institutes of Health, nicotine pouches have the potential to be lower-risk products because they are not combustible and do not contain tobacco leaf. To our knowledge, there have been no independent tests of product components, exposure, or biomarkers of harm. Furthermore, no research has been conducted on nicotine delivery.
Is It Possible To Quit Smoking Using Nicotine Pouches?
Our short answer is that we don’t know. Due to the fact that nicotine pouches are so new and there isn’t much data to back them up, the FDA has not approved them as a smoking cessation tool or a nicotine replacement therapy. As nicotine replacement therapies, various patches, lozenges, and gums have been approved by the FDA, but approval depends on the brand and product.