How Nicotine Impacts Your Brain & Enhances Focus | Dr. Andrew Huberman
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- Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how nicotine impacts your brain and can enhance focus.
Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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This clip is from the Huberman Lab episode "Nicotine's Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping." The full episode can be found on CZcams here: czcams.com/video/uXs-zPc63kM/video.html
Hi
I vaped for the first time two weeks ago. Bought a vaping device , put liquid in that contained small amounts of nicotine.
After vaping my throat started to feel sore. I then developed throat inflammation / infection, and with catarrh gathering in the throat. 2 weeks later i still have the throat soreness.
Anyone know why that is and why it happened ? I didnt vape heavily
Has anyone had similar experiences ? And how to cure this problem ?
@@Potato_salad345 Late, but it sounds similar to what happened to my dad (though in his case it was years of vaping). As for how to cure it: Sorry, I don't know how to cure it other than suggesting you quit vaping.
Because of this man, 15 of my mates and I literally quit cigarettes and alcohol immediately. Someone protect this man!!!
How did he help you to quit and how long have you quit for?
just dont fall prey to bad habits and you can learn to enjoy things in life
He just said that nicotine feels good beceause it raises dopamine. That seems pretty obvious. So how does it help with quitting?
im just impressed you have 15 friends
@gostyle1649 idk perhaps they realised from other episodes that too much dopamine ruins your baseline and that has negative effects. Or maybe andrew helped them in another way.
I started smoking cigarettes since my teenage. Got addicted for over 23 years. Cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
Yes very sure of Dr.benfungi. I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Yes he's Dr.benfungi. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
i use pure tobacco pouches only when im working on things, so that way i trick myself into wanting to do more work because there's good feelings associated with it now.
I use the pouches all day, even when I’m asleep. I get good feelings doing nothing at all
Never thought this way, BUT IT IS Major, If you think about it
oh shit imma try that
Amazing thing, that you were able to make this something like habit. Respect!
Smart strategy, it's called "operant conditioning" in psychology.
Been a smoker for 15 years, started smoking more than a pack a day. I decided to quit cold turkey. It's been more than a year since I touched a cigarette. The anxiety I got was something I will never forget. I am happy, and I have more energy and stamina. But I do miss the calm nicotine gave me.
Congratulations! Maybe try supplementing with NAC and drinking chamomile tea and seeing if that doesn't help calm you. Also, while I haven't stopped completely, I pray I do, I have noticed since I started keeping my mind and hands busy with watercolor painting and drawing, it helps me go longer without a cigarette with no effort at all. Perhaps that will help you also? He mentioned something about GABA. I used to take that supplement too, but I don't recommend it.
By the way, it's not that nicotine makes you calm, it actually makes you anxious - it gives us a high - and we mistake that high for a "calm." And when that "high" subsides you are left feeling lower than you were before you smoked. And that's why we reach for another cig -- to get back to that *high* again. But it doesn't work - it's actually making us anxious and not calm at all.
The good thing is, there are actually things we can to calm and feel peaceful (which is what we really want )- no matter the outward circumstances without destroying our health and our mind.
Maybe also check out the videos in my playlist under FHU. You might benefit from them. They're all free. If they aren't for you, no worries. :)
Ashwaganda helps to reduce stress.
Odd, the adrenaline release from smoking is what gave me my first panic attack, I kept having those for years. Never understood how cigarettes can calm people 😅
Quitting the vape was mentally brutal for me.
Even with a solid workout routine, better diet & calming supplements, i still got super annoyed, anxious and angry 2-3 weeks into quitting.
It just took some time, it was that simple.
If you’re gonna go cold turkey, have a plan a-z.
I must’ve quit dozens of times before sticking to it for good.
Heard nicotine is actually a mild stimulant. So that calm might of been all mental or just the enjoyment of smoking.
so keep using Zyn, i like this guy.
😂😂
SSS Swedish Snus Superiority
I switched to Zyn after years of cigs and I love it! It feels like there’s no downside.
@@Dapryorit’s terrible for you and turns you into a zombie with dopamine deficiency, along with joint pain from vasoconstriction.
@@Dapryor Wouldn't be to sure on that. Look up the dangers of zyn way worst than a cigarette
THIS MAN IS GOLD
This explains why so many ADHD friends I know are hooked on nicotine. ADHD makes you more impulsive in general. Plus the nicotine has been shown to function like adderall while also having relaxant properties at the same time
I quit nic for 3 years and my life fell apart. Now that I'm reintroducing nic I feel like I'm functioning better.
Can confirm. I have ADHD and whenever my Vyvanse has run out for the day, if there's something I really need to get done I'll do a little dip or have a cigarillo and it gives me the nerochemical motivation I need to do the task .
@@xxraptorsc0pezxxDoes it really? I'm about to do that cuz my shyt keeps running out
@@zelowatch30 Yep! Nicotine is a stimulant just like Vyvanse so it has similar effects. I'd recommend dip over anything because smokeless tobacco is actually very safe, despite the popular perception of it that it causes mouth cancer. I'll link a video of an interview with a doctor talking about the subject. If you want to know where to start, I really like Skoal. I've been trying a few different dips recently and Skoal is the best. Try out Skoal Classic (which is just unflavored tobacco), Skoal Mint, and Skoal Wintergreen they are all really good. Also, to start out just do a little bit because your body has to get used to the nicotine amount before you start doing larger pinches.
I was really hooked on Zyns for about 2 months. Nicotine for me personally is great for about 5 minutes then my dopamine drops significantly and it leaves me feeling extremely emotionally unstable. I also started feeling extremely nervous overall and started having irregular heart beats.
For me personally the best way to increase dopamine with zero side effects are cold plunges
Know any cheap methods to do a cold plunge if you don't have a bathtub? Cause I can deal with cold showers and I don't live close enough to a pool or a beach for cold water.
Yep, spent thousands on nicotine gum over the past three years. Finally off, and it was hard to kick the habit.
@@whiteyobanion1104were there any benefits for you in the beginning? From the nicotine?
Holy shit it makes me feel the same
@@Johngottisentme yeah they're nothing to play with. Crazy side effects.
I would go out on my patio with my laptop to get a lot of work done while smoking cigars. I found cigars really helped me stick to my projects, but I stopped because the side effect was I'd be insanely tired from it.
Hey Doc, love your videos! I've always struggled with depression and addiction. Fortunately I was able to put down the booze and hard drugs almost 9 years ago by adding yoga and meditation to my recovery. I actually wound up going back and teaching for the same nonprofit that introduced me to yoga while I was incarcerated. Would you say the mesolimbic reward pathway is responsible for most or all addictions?
This ain't Andrew Huberman's youtube account so he won't respond
It’s ok I’m here
Fact ALCOHOL CAUSES MORE DEATHS THAN NICOTINE
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YES HES ARRIVED THANK THE HEAVENS
Thanks for this video. I realize I should've started smoking years ago.
I would suggest against it as a long time smoker and vaper. You might regret it. If anything You might want to dabble in nicotine replacement like low dose gums or lozenges to see what nicotine does to,Your body and if it's worth it
Trolls don't smoke, so I think you're probably good.
Nicotine gum is an option, but I would be careful, it's addictive.
@@chadwilliams4373 I think it might be all the other crap they put into cigarettes that makes it so addictive. I smoke a pipe a few times a week, and it's nice to have, but I'm not dying for a hit like cigarette smokers. Skipping morning coffee is a lot harder.
I started using the nicotine lozenges about 10 years ago to help with dieting. My use gradually increased from 1 tab few times per week to pretty much full day use. Past few years I've noticed reduce enjoyment for the little things. Decreases buzz from things I used to enjoy. I stopped for a week, first few days were a bit rough, not too bad. Then felt more like my old self.
Like a lot of artificially dopamine increasing drugs and activities, they seem to be serving you, until they don't. It's hard not too escalate usage. Almost subconscious.
Sounds like dopamine receptors got desensitized.
You may have been taking too much at certain levels it’s an upregulator, at others it’s a down regulator, sweet spot needed.
Sounds like dopamine depletion
Well, you were already using something much lower in dose than a cig or a disposable vape. So you definetely had it better than me trying to quit vaping disposables. Had depression with it, and still have some.
@@KaiserTrigger Have you tried other botanicals?
as a doc, what was always curious to me during my studies: whenever we had traineeship on psychiatric wards, it was striking how many patients were smokers (much more than in other patient groups), especially on the locked wards, where almost all patients smoked. don't mess with your neurotransmitters, folks!
Gracias por la traducción 🙏
I’ve been looking into this more, I really want to add this to my cognitive stack… but I am also seeing studies about it lowering testosterone and long term effects on memory and learning. I wish Andrew could share what he thinks about it
I chewed nicotine gum for a while as an appetite suppressor but it seemed to make my anxiety worse. I replaced it with regular gum and enjoy having one less addiction and more peace of mind.
Hey Huberman, do you do these vids with other drugs with the receptors and brain/body effects? really dug this one thanks
Maybe things work differently for different people. For me personally I use zyn pouches and I just feel really dialed in and complete a lot more work. It also helps me relax and be more stoic as I am normally very aggressive all the time. Im not sure exactly how safe or unsafe they are but I haven’t had bad experiences with it yet. I guess I’ve always been good at quitting addictions but this just seems to be something I don’t really want to quit like caffeine.
Wow I've found the same thing for myself. Particularly with calming the aggression. Stoic. Excellent word to describe the effect.
@@TrailerHitchRVCenterslowly but steady your prefrontal cortex will shrink:) //heavy Swedish snus user
@@gulle0088 really? Give me more details I wanna know
@@gulle0088 as an avid snus user i would also like more details, from the little research i did i found that nicotine usage specifically during adolescence can impact your brain badly but i havent heard of this
@@TrailerHitchRVCenterWe’re still waiting after 8 days :/
I've read that tobacco inherently has MAOI's that give the relaxing feeling. It acts as an anti-depressant. That's why when you smoke a cigarette, you get a rush and a feeling of relaxation. Anyone who has tried a nicotine only product will tell you there isn't that same relaxing feeling as smoking a cigarette. I think it was Peter Killeen who talked about a lab test on mice that showed it was the combination of nicotine and MAOI that was so addictive. It also makes sense that Bupropion, used as an anti-depressant, helps with easing people off of smoking, since it replaces the anti-depressant properties of the MAOI's in tobacco smoke.
I believe the breath control of smoking is kind of like a meditation which probably contributes to the calming effect
Maybe that's why premium cigars that are 100% tobacco leafs doesn't cause addiction like cigarettes?
Great information, thank you
@@gabrielviana9883cigarettes are designed to be addictive where as cigars aren't
@@zacmrd I agree
Thank you! 🙂
This makes a lot of sense. Whenever life was really difficult, I would turn to smoking. I used to say, if you see me with a cigarette I'm likely not doing well. The plan was usually just until the cycles of life rebounded which it almost always does. Once the train was back on the tracks, I'd stop smoking. I think I unknowingly used smoking as a self induced prescription for mild form of depression.
It’s 2 am I’ve been off cigarettes for about a year now, just relapsed as I’m in a very dark place in my life. Never thought I’d do it again but here I am.
@@SarcasticSyringe hey bro, how is it going? everything good? at least better now?
@@fflxres yeah I’m actually a lot better started seeing my psych again currently trying to get back on track. I quit cigs again and switched to zyns for the time being. Appreciate you checking in.
An excellent and extremely informative video. Thank you so much.
For me I'v had very very bad Adhd all my life and im 25 now. I quit for 5 months and My adhd came back extremely bad. I felt extremely depressed/ worried all the time. I started vaping again recently and iv felt my symptoms/worries Calm down and im able to think things through. I'm not sure what to do other than try taking medications if I wanna quit vaping.
Do u know anything about facial aging and nicotine? I mean zin packs not smoking or vaping. If yes, would methylene blue counter the effects? Thanks for your time, I really enjoy your youtube videos!
I’m not even close to quitting it feels like but I am postponing my morning nicotine until after ( not with) my morning coffee. Which I have at least 90 minutes after waking and getting sunlight in my eyes🎉 Ty dr Huberman
Can you please do one on cigars and effect on health and testosterone in men 🙏🏼
Ive been a heavy vaper for 10 years. Really abused it the last 7 years. Quit cold turkey last week. Miserable but so far so good.
How are you doing?
Late reply but how did it go? Im in the same boat (vaping for 10 years, never touched a cig) and my recent anxiety diagnoses has really brought about the idea of quitting to me, but im really scared of the withdrawals and potentially worsening my anxiety.
@@JesusEffingChrist602i've been off and on nicotine this year. for entire first month i was down to a single vape hit a week over and over again it would just be one hit to get the buzz and put it back away. i've found the hardest part is just the first day, the withdrawals are over exaggerated sometimes but the first hour and first 24 feel about the same to me imo so after that you'll still wanna hit it but it won't be as bad as the first 24-48 hours.
TL:DR Withdrawals aren't worse than the regret you have from keeping the habit and wanting to drop it
The cortical thickness of people that smoke is worse than non-smokers (very thin bones in smokers) and the smokers' ability to heal from surgery (especially orthopedic grafting) is decreased as evidenced by the number of revision surgeries required vs a group of non-smokers or through radiographic examination of subjects. Is there a significant difference in bone health of sublingual nicotine users vs inhaled?
Thank you.
In uni I aced my papers and tests with nicotine, caffeine and sugar. My brain was lit 🙌🏻 And yes, I know better now.
At least it wasn't Adderall
@@oscarbear7498 it's insane how many people took that to get 10-12 hours revision sessions.
I've never smoked, but use a low dose nicotine gum pretty much everyday I have to concentrate on reading or coding. I find my natural state is quite distractable with nicotine and a cup of green tea, I maintain a pretty steady calm focus for 3 - 4 hours straight. Handy when you have a large task to get through
@@oscarbear7498 Been through that phase, messed with my sleep too much. I think sleep is more important especially as you get older than just the raw ability to put in 12-14 hour days everyday!
That's my life rn. 6 cups of coffee, many cookies, a few cigarettes. And 11 hour study session each day.
So then if used in moderation, it can actually be used to benefit one's life with increased metabolism (great for people trying to lose fats) and it's increased dopamine can be used as a motivator for an activity if used around that activity
There seems to be a push lately, regarding nicotine as more or less safe. But aren't there risks to the circulatory system, namely cardiovascular arteries? There was some study that concluded short-term nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) had no correlation with CVD risk, but long-term NRT did.
Most of the cardiovascular risks are probably associated with smoking
@@lrn_news9171 No, it included people who only use nicotine therapy via patch.
frikkin loveeeeee snuff dip. Started in college lol. But the risks… I had to quit. I dunno maybe I’ll try it again though or relapse again. Took me a long long time yes. On off on off on off. Finally quit. Though, I still consider myself addicted for life, and in order to try and quit started a habit of telling myself, ‘today, for one day, I will choose to abstain from dip snuff’. But I would never deny how much I loved it no matter how nasty a habit it might be.
Suffered from what I think to be severe depression which now I think is better. Tried mushrooms ( the chocolate bar type, only had 3.5 grams of shrooms total which I ate 😅) and what happend was special which I won’t share but it did have a lasting effect for me 1 month after I’ve taken it. It basically factory-reset my emotional sensitivity towards anything. Show me a video of a person crying and I will go through the same emotions as that person in that moment.
Tea is also a potent source
Hm, never had a problem quitting nicotine gum when using it on and off for studying. Caffeine on the other hand feels impossible to quit...
I just learned caffeine is a nuerotoxin watched a 1 minute video on yt about it and haven’t had it since
what brand of gum did you use ?
@@AG3NT_W1CK3D Nicorette, it's the only one available where I live
Agreed !
@Soutfast i started to use nicorette yesterday and I liked it. How about you after Two months?
I am 69 and I vape. As a young man I smoked and quit many times but once married my wife demanded it. Thank you dear! In my 50s I started smoking on the sly and then switched to vaping. I do enjoy it and when I hike or mountain climb I leave the vape in the car and damn, getting back to the car is fueled by my desire to vape and reload on nicotine. Great motivator in that case. In my late 50s early 60s I worked on a research project and nicotine from vaping kept me focused. Hopefully it doesn’t kill me in the long run.
What are the effects of smoking in adolescence and the effects later in life? Can adolescencent smoking cause depression later in life? Can safe use of nicotine possibly reverse some of those effects?
Weird because i started smoking cigs at 13 years. It started making me feel sick at the age of 19 so i quit. Was not hard at all. Nowadays, i smoke cigars and i never felt any addictive urges. I simply enjoyed a good cigar when i want. Could be day, weeks or even months before i got another one.
Low dopamine, less addiction potential
Same. Enjoy cigars but never felt any addiction to them.
The video is about nicotine, it's not about smocking...
@@AlexV6 Thank God its not about smocking.
@@AlexV6I use to love smocking I thought I was the only one that did it.
This is absolute perfection. I recently enjoyed a similar book, and it was absolute perfection. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
I occasionally use a 1mg nicotine spray. But very rarely like one a month.
How are these studies performed. Are they using straight nicotine or cigarettes? Where can we find these studies?
Tried a cigar because I thought It looked cool, it tasted very sweet at first and the clear headedness and calmness, and excited feeling was amazing but then it ended up tasting very bitter and made me feel like I was suffocating, never will smoke again, but I do like chewing some nicotine gum or poping a zyn on a day where I feel like shit.
Cigarette smoke also contains MAOIs (powerful antidepressents) that enhance the dependence-forming characteristics of nicotine. Smokers are also "addicted" to the hand-mouth ritual; oral, olfactory and visual stimuli; and throat hit (not pharmacological).
Interesting that you note nicotine's potential impact on weight control and reducing depression/anxiety, while increasing focus and attention. So the question is: Is nicotine itself "bad," or should we focus on how truly bad cigarettes are?
The way you phrased it is spot on, curious to know the answer as well
Smokeless tobacco is orders of magnitude safer than smoking (likely around 98%).
Most of the danger in smoking is from all of the added chemicals and inhaling the carcinogens from burning/smoke.
Snus is probably even a bit safer as it is pasteurized and dip is fermented.
Can also put snus in the upper lip if you don’t want to spit.
Nicotine itself is likely about as safe caffeine, but is highly addictive.
You can look up articles and interviews featuring Dr. Rodu and Dr. Nitzkin for some opposing viewpoints on the relative safety (as compared to cigarettes) of smokeless tobacco, instead of the standard government and big medicine talking points.
Well it reduces muscle mass so there is that but otherwise its not that bad.
@@Feanor916
Dont worry, i am one of the strongest in gym. Nicotine all day!
I think the there are a lot of variables. Like is it pure tobacco in a pipe or cigar? Is it every day? Or is it once a year sort of like a ritual.
If you are trying to free yourself from addiction and it seems harder than you expected, you are not alone. People don’t quit doing something because they ‘want’ to quit. They only quit once their mind is ready to quit. If you would like to start making your mind ready, I can show you the path. Stay strong and keep your chin up.
Despite the addicts in my lineage, I don't have an addictive nature. I've been using Zyn, as needed, and it works well for me.
hey doc i was wondering if you could help me understand nicotine replacement pouches i live in canada and the ones that are available to me are called zonic they are like the zyn pouches in the usa my concern is that they say they are food safe and okay to swallow the biproduct of it witch is in your syliva i belive these to be hard on your liver and kidneys what do you think
I read a Harvard study from 2015 that concluded they could not see any addiction at all after giving it to lab mammals. Another report I read obtained through freedom of information act info from tobacco product manufacturers and that they knew this and had to add a chemical called pyrazine in order to make nicotine addictive. Apparently nicotine is found in many vegetables such as egg plant, tomatoes especially green, cauliflower, celery plus many others.
American spirits don't have any additives and are still addictive
2:10 I chewed for years and I just can't imagine how this sentence is true.
The effect was in under 1 minute. Every time. Without fail. For years.
I am very imaginative, but I cannot imagine that being placebo effect of anticipation.
Your thoughts?
The body is unique and people want to know what they don't understand.
I started a few weeks ago with some pills of nicotine. I've never been a smoker or anything. These are 2mg and I take one in the morning once a week with a black coffee and I get a lot of my work done on my laptop. Definitely enjoying it.
When you start looking forward to that one all week, you may start to rationalize taking one once a day. The way it addicts you makes you think you are in control the entire time.
@@mikehubble8976 Yeah I’m aware. I’m nearly 40 and have tried a lot of brutally addictive things in my life and not become addicted to any. I trust myself.
@@mikehubble8976Using nicotine as a non smoker isn't addictive as you're stating
it's a myth man, stop taking nicotine immediately trust me I was a smoker and I know how the nicotine trap is so dangerous, what you just said is the cause that makes quitting smoking so difficult, because smokers still think that nicotine actually does something for them like relaxation or focus. that's ABSOLUTELY FALSE the relaxing effect or focused effect you get is because you are temporally stopping your withdrawal symptoms you constantly have has a nicotine addict, if you are addicted to nicotine, you are miserable 80% of your time and you keep smoking/ ingest nicotine to stop this misery that nicotine created in the first place. you smoke to feel as a non- smoker, nicotine makes you anxious and unfocused not the opposite. nicotine is a drug that does absolutely nothing for you besides make you addicted for a meaningless "rush" that last less than one hour, you will eventually get addicted, and you will start to experience withdrawal symptoms and you will be less focused and relaxed 80% of your time, for what? absolutely nothing.
@@antoniodesimone4689 It undeniably works for me. I use it once on Mondays. A 2mg lozenge and black coffee in the morning. Carries me for hours. I haven’t been tempted to up the dose or frequency. I even skipped last week without thinking about it.
I have been using Nicotine in a Vaping format for 5 years now, since I was 16 years old. I tried using Zyn pouches, which worked for about 1 month but then they lost their potency, and due to my high tolerance, Zyn Pouches were just too costly for me to justify using daily, because I had to use up to 3 pouches at one time. So I switched to a different brand, Rogue, which has 20 pouches, but those did some damage to my mouth. Eventually I ended becoming a Dual User, of Dipping Tobacco and Vaping, and I still am a Dual User, I think it is worth mentioning that if you are going to try to quit Nicotine, switching the delivery method DOES NOT work for most people and can end up causing a worsening of your dependence, just like it did in my case. If your goal is harm reduction, then fine, Zyn Pouches in my opinion are at least substantially less harmful than Vaping, and they are certainly far less harmful that Cigarette smoking.
In my opinion however, Dipping Tobacco is not all that dangerous either so long as you take care of your mouth appropriately, doesn't mean I am recommending it, most people cannot even stomach Dipping Tobacco but I believe its the lesser of evils when put up against a Smokeable form of Nicotine. Point is, if you are trying to quit, then follow the advice of a Health Professional where applicable, switching to something like Zyn will not cause cessation for the vast majority of people because you are still using Nicotine, you are just creating a new form of the Habit, so stop while you are ahead. Being a Dual user is unhealthy both physiologically and financially, take it from me. Especially if you are a younger person watching this video and seeing this comment, stop while you are ahead, I am only 21 years old and this is how quickly it got its hold on me, you are not immune to the addictive effect of Nicotine.
My lord.
i always wonder why kids my age start vaping and also was vaping even a thing 5 years ago
is nicotine affect sperm count? and sperm in general
@@caffeinated936You would be suprised. Disposibles and salt nic wasn't as popular like it is today, BUT they still had them out there.
For me it's the reverse that happens everytime I puff. It drains me of energy right after I take my first puff in the morning. And then I keep on smoking throughout the day and feel more breathless, more anxious, more defocused.
You smoke cigarettes or cigars? Cigarettes chemicals do weird things to body
@@tsijr915 cigerattes. I know, because it destabilises my mind.
yea dont touch that stuff man, slowly ween out of it, and try like a Connecticut style cigar, or if you need that nicoten hit get a mild to bold cigar, and eat something before you smoke. Cigar slows you down, because you have to smoke it slow, no inhaling, contact in the mouth via combustion. @@sandipanroychowdhury5735
Just slow down, both physically and mentally, and you will start to process things at a much easier pace in life. Sounds weird but trust me.
Also a cool trivia, this year they almost made Cigar selling illegal, yet Cigarettes weren't even affected, (some new tax law that barely got rejected).
They want us smoking toxic instead of slowing down, enjoying Nicotine how it was supposed to be enjoyed in the first place.
The mind is very complex, adaptation seems to be key.
@@sandipanroychowdhury5735what do you think about American Spirits apparently cigars have better tobacco in them and less chemicals and also have you ever thought about just smoking organic tobacco out of a pipe
@@sandipanroychowdhury5735 have you tried the gum instead? The gum doesn’t have hardly any of the toxic chemicals. It’s supposed to just have the nicotine.
Been off smokes for a few years now, never thought i would be seeking out a clean source of nicotine for that little boost.
Zyn
@@opens11 actually currently a zyn enjoyer 👍 good stuff
Sounds great how do i get some
i took nicotine gum but i got anxiety and sleep apnea due to it, when is best time to take nicotine
The glycerol in vapes is converted to lactic acid in your body, it would seem that this could be the reason my muscles feel like they ache for a longer period of time after my workouts throughout the week as opposed to not using a vape at all.
I’ve been working out for about 2 years, while vaping throughout that time. My muscle aches aren’t too bad considering I work out every day
@@Nansmanz it would be interesting to see the difference when cutting out vapes for a couple of weaks. Then again, it also depends what kind of exercise regime you have.
Motivation.
This is all sounds great…
What is your opinion on Snus? Particularly tabacco free Snus. Thank you.
Are there harmful impacts from using nicotine pouches in the mouth like Zyn? Thinking in regards to how dip can be cancerous but these pouches are more contained like pillows.
can anybody tell me why the increase of metabolism leads to decreased hunger? or there is no connection between hunger and metabolism
Interesting views on nicotine. I smoked cigarettes from age 18 to 34. Switched strictly to vaping for 6 years until this past New Year’s Eve (I’m 40 years old.) Now I’m hooked on Zyn pouches. They help me focus very sharply at work. I haven’t had any side effects from them yet. I feel so much better not inhaling anything in my lungs. So I’ll keep doing 6-7 Zyn pouches a day until I feel they are effecting me negatively. If anyone is reading this you CAN quit vaping and smoking. Mental power is the key.
You said, 'Now I'm hooked on Zyn pouches'. I'm not sure how much mental power it takes to change the delivery system of nicotine. There is the fact changing the method of delivery can help with the habit (not to mention less chemicals from smoking/vaping), there still is the matter of the addiction you are still feeding.
I'm not condemning you in any way. You have possibly conquered the habit. I quit smoking three yrs ago but still chew my nicotine gum daily and I don't think I'll ever give it up because it helps me concentrate.
Hello there, I smoked cigarettes through my teen years and also vaped for the past few years. I recently have started the switch from vaping to zyn & I look forward to the lack of nicotine vape produced smoke constantly being inhaled to my lungs. So far I'm liking them, I picked up citrus and peppermint. However, I still have to get over that oral fixation of hitting something so I'm still hitting the vape or smoking a cigarette but far much less / day. After getting past that I think quitting will be much easier, but I also love nicotine- I think it works for me. But it is an addiction. Is there anything you would tell me? Also, what other flavors would you recommend if you've tried many of them, & what is your preferred zyn?
Thank you
Hi
I vaped for the first time two weeks ago. Bought a vaping device , put liquid in that contained small amounts of nicotine.
After vaping my throat started to feel sore. I then developed throat inflammation / infection, and with catarrh gathering in the throat. 2 weeks later i still have the throat soreness.
Anyone know why that is and why it happened ? I didnt vape heavily
Has anyone had similar experiences ? And how to cure this problem ?
The weird thing is, if I have nicotine it completely wipes out my energy levels, desire to exercise, and causes pain to increase. I feel like I get maybe a slight sense of relief or euphoria but at the same time makes my anxiety that much easier to trigger. I've been avoiding most of the time because it hurts my performance rather than helps
i'm the exact same way
Im the same way at times
If im tired it makes me wayy more tired
damn i feel you. same
Probably because it is constricting your blood vessels
Speaking as someone who was heavily addicted to nicotine for 10+ years… I can tell you the so called “benefits” of nicotine fall in comparison to the negative effects of nicotine. Quitting nicotine is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life. You literally feel like you’re losing your sanity in the process. It’s dangerous for clips to reinforce nicotine use in my opinion. Trust from someone that went the route of vapes. Supposedly “harmless”… yeah right. I went to consuming nicotine in much higher doses & my dependency increased simultaneously until I couldn’t go an hour without vaping. Trust someone who’s been on the path of addiction. Life is much better without nicotine in my life.
I stopped smoking in 1990, I am 52 now
I'm 42 and never consumed nicotine in my life but just picked up a pack Zyn after watching this... lol... I'll try not to get addicted. Let's see how this goes. Wish me luck!
Keep us posted?
@lord_toker omg... it was not great. I started coughing as soon as it hit my gums. Only for a brief moment, though. Left it in there for 30 minutes... It was the 3mg version, BTW. I got the "high", but mostly made me woosy and slightly nauseaous after. BTW, did this after eating lunch then went back into the office hoping to be extra focused. Not the case.
So, I've got a whole pack minus one pouch. I'll have to try again on a weekend. Probably need to build a tolerance. Or just not at all... lol
@@briankpaine Interesting reaction. What flavor was it?
@lord_toker mint i think... I'm thinking this weekend I'll give it a 2nd chance. I'll report back
@@briankpainehow was it
I wonder how nicotine use impacts epigenetics. My mom was a heavy smoker. I didn’t start smoking until I was 19 but it was really the military that kickstarted that. I always hated smoking and dip for some obvious reasons. I’m 40 now and haven’t smoked in 12 years. It was the best decision of my life but now I gained 60lbs and have struggled to focus. I never thought anything of it because “smoking” bad so I assumed it was good for me. I also always thought I was felt smarter in my twenties. But I recently started Zyn and the level of focus I experience is off the charts. And surprise surprise no hunger. I’ve actually lost weight. This is both a terrible and amazing revelation. One one had I feel guilt for using it but on the other it’s unlocked my old self again. I should note I also respond well to Alpha GPC. Coincidence?
Should I wait 2 hours for my cig too?
So if we dont smoke is it beneficial or negative to use nicotine? Do the benefit outweigh the negative affects?
Hi doc, can you talk about nicotine pouches?
My mother has been a lifetime smoker up until 2 years ago ,smoking free the last 2 years due to being bedbound/chairbound.
She has had short term memory loss/dementia the last 3 years although this has not been officially diagnosed.
Would nicotine patches/tablets sharpen her mentally and reduce her fatigue?
The dementia makes her sleep more during the day the last 3 years.
Are there any other non addictive 'Nootropics' that can help?
Alpha gpc can activate acytal choline receptors in a similar way, without a lot of the negative health ramifications, Derek has it in his neutropic gorilla mind smooth. Also i noticed you said she was bed bound f she can do any cardiovascular exercises, ie walking maybe, there's massive cognitive benefit.
@@Ethan-xc1fe I'll look that up thanks.She struggles to walk but I've been doing a bit of exercise with her.
@@borderlord huperzine a and bacopa can be stacked with alpha gpc. Its alot cheaper to buy it seperately than in a expensive supplement. Huperzine was actually developed in the past to prevent dementia. All of these are also very safe. Helps alot of focus work and studying as wdll.
Thanks for sharing the story. Almost exactly the same for my mum. 76 and quite smoking a few years back when she got so sick with "covid" and other multiple things the doctors couldn't properly diagnose
@@borderlord what about a bit of water exercise- I know it may not be available.
Good to know, thanks for the video. I quite smoking cigs 26 years ago when I turned 40. Now at 65 I have started vaping and I def feel more motivated, I have lost weight and feel much better in myself as a result.
That'll kill you. Use nicorette and start exercising
Can't be good on the lungs
What’s the best delivery method
1 liter of pure Nic otine costs a little over $200. Make your own lozenges or use a couple of drops in inhaler. It's clean compared to what is sold in stores
Does anyone know if he has a video of 'patches and ME/CFS, does it help parasympathetic/ dampen down sympathetic nervous system!!!
Cold plunges and wild swims are hard to beat it terms of making you feel fully alive.
If I can ask I have heard that nicotine can put tinnitus in remission? Not smoking but nicotine in gum or lozenges
I was smoking american spirit ciggarettes for a few months. I quit cold turkey and used zyn to help me get off it.
hi doc, a quick question: i really wanna start that three things you said: 30 minutes first thing in the morning facing the sun while walking, cold shower every day when i wake up and training, again first thing in the morning; is it possibile to do them all? any downside or specific order to follow? i wouldn't take a cold shower before hitting the gym :P tya!
I personnaly prefer to take a cold bath before doing other things because it motivates me for the following + studies shows that cold exposition after resistance/intense training reduce muscle growth
I think it is best to wake up and take a quick cold shower just for the benefits (not so much for cleaning), then go for a walk in the morning sun and then work out.
Sun first to set your circadian rhythm. cold exposure next in order to increase dopamine and focus for the rest of the day. exercise whenever convenient as long as it's not too close to bedtime.
What about those of us that wake up and go to work before the sun rises?
@@benjaminmoore985 i have had good results waking up on time by getting a lamp to turn on in my room about 5 minutes before my alarm goes off. It’s not perfect but it’s getting results for waking up on time
The other week I was supposed to get up 2 hours early to go snowboarding but I slept through my phone alarm and woke up on time with a serious head cold. So even though I was so sick I slept through an alarm I still woke up at my normal scheduled time
Nicotine never gave me any calming . The only calming was the 10 minutes that we took break each time we smoked . After that i get anxiety and heart beating depending on the situation . Hell with tobacco .
Same, anxiety and fear come out of nowhere. Crazy drug
its been 3 years since I quit smoking for nicotine pouches. I want to quit but its too damn good
I wonder what the connection between the nicotine in blunts mixed with weed is ?
I don’t know if I should stop because I feel fine and I don’t get nicotine withdrawals or anything like that when I go a week randomly but I do the FRE nicotine pouches 12 mg and I put about Eight of them in my mouth at once because I like the buzz makes my music sound better when I’m working but I don’t know if it’s really bad for me because sometimes I forget to buy it or whatever and I don’t get any weird withdrawal symptoms I feel totally fine
I never smoked and have brainfog and am tired almost every day even if I sleep 10 hours a day. I'm eating healthy, low body fat, I supplement with 20 different things. Is nicotine gum safe to take and will the benefits last if I quit?
check out your thyroid
Also get checked for sleep apnea. I had this same issue and cpap changed my life
What about the effects of Pyrizene effects???
Hi guys 👋 Is nicotine gum beneficial and safe to use in moderation ?
Wish you would’ve mentioned the cons as well. Maybe next time
nice, so its not a bad idea to start smoking after all... will buy my first pack today. funny how the media wants you to believe smoking is bad when its the opposite, thanks for the knowledge
Lmao is this satire?
Zyn for the win!!
@HubermanLabClips
I'm using nicotine gum for better memory while studying or doing job that's requires more focus at a time... By the way I'm not smoker or tabacco addict actually, I have no addiction.... Should I continue consuming nicotine gum for more focus in study and work...
I vaped and went from 115 lbs to 90 lbs in one month...I'm. 5'4.
Find what works for you and just cycle it. Caffeine, modafinil, nicotine, etc. I keep doses very low to get minimal effective dose. Cyclone will allow it to clear your system, and avoid dependence physically and psychologically with most things. I do 3mg pouches and if I start feeling that I need more, I'll cycle off a day or two. Same with caffeine and modafinil. Not all of.them at once.
Where does cigars come into play? And might it be more of a better option when taking nicotine?
Straight up nicotine ad
What are the negative effects on sleep if any?
i mean its a stimulant drug so it will keep you awake and alert and cause some trouble falling asleep for some
I’ve been experimenting with Nicotine gum as a supplement for focus /motivation,but also as in the hope that it will prevent the onset of Parkinson’s ( my older brother has Parkinson’s).
My sleep is impacted negatively if I ingest after midday so I only take 6mg up to midday. Massively improves all aspects of focus etc and therefore no sleep disruptions ,and I make sure that I have 1-2 days of zero nicotine ingestion to ensure that my body does become‘reliant’ upon it and this seems to work perfectly. Hope this helps .
I occasionally will use a Nicotine pouch in the middle of the nite while sleeping. I have trouble getting more than 2-3 hrs of continuous sleep, though I have been concussed several times and suffer from PTSD, so probably not the best baseline model.
Hi
After learning the focus-enhancement effect of nicotine a couple of months ago, as a non-smoker I started to chew nicotine gum mainly for focus in my daily work when needed. After roughy 2 months of using 2mg nicotine gum lets say between 5 to 10 gums per week I really don't feel like getting addicted to it and I can really feel the positive effect of it on my productivity. My question is can chewing this kind of gums have some damageable effects in the long run ? And if so is there a substitute to nicotine that could help enhance focus and lead to more productivity ? I have learned about ginkgo having some effect on focus but not sure that this will be as efficient as nicotine ... Thanks
Hello, I’m intending to do the same thing you’re doing. My understanding is that nicotine without tar (like gums and patches) should be safe as they don’t contain carcinogens, and nicotine / cotinine are being studied as “neuroprotective”.
Obviously avoiding addiction is very important. I want to use less than a 2mg piece at a time, maybe less than 1-2 pieces per day.
The one thing I am concerned about is nicotine is known to constrict blood vessels, therefore if you are concerned about high blood pressure you may need to get that under control first, or cut the nicotine. Lastly, consistent use in the mouth supposedly raises the risk of mouth disease due to the constricted blood flow. I intend to mitigate this by making sure I only use in short periods of time and keep my mouth nice and clean.
smoke cigars, you can get some cheap ones of decent quality
Same, I switched from 3 energy drinks a day to zyn pouches after a buddy gave some to me. I go through 6-8 3mg pouches a day at work. I feel completely different! I am now a laser beam of focus and motivation, I honestly feel like I did when I was a kid and was prescribed Ritalin. My brain feels like it’s working 150%. I’m wondering if the 3mg dose is low enough I’m not getting addicted because I never really feel like I “need” one after a month. But Zyns are cheaper than monsters at least if I do get addicted 😂
Now I’m reading about all these benefits nicotine has. It’s really been made into a boogey man by the media, Zyns are not smoking cigarettes. I have friends that use dip that say Zyns are like nothing for them so I’m guessing my theory about the dose might have something to it. I really like Zyns though, they’ve been great for me. Cool mint and ice water all day!
ginkgo is good, you can stack them yk
Actually I learned recently that Nicotine is even in eggplant, potatoes and tomato (although in smaller quantities) and it protects you from the pan de mic and the clot shot negative effects
i've smoked everyday for 15 years. i should be feeling positive emotions, but i mostly feel the negative :(
You need vitamin c and pasture raised eggs, and grass fed liver,
I’m not going to lie. I grew up around nicotine addicts and have been strictly against it. I am also surrounded by neurodivergent people- both family and friends. I myself started vaping a couple months ago (I’m almost 26) and have noticed an increase in general well-being, decrease in general anxiety, and an improvement in focus and better control over my ADHD. I also noticed a decrease in my adrenal issues in the morning and I also have no problem not vaping when I’m not busy at work or social. Have there been any direct studies on neurodivergence and Nicotine?
Actually doing a class project on that right now! Those with ADHD are much more likely to start smoking, and the leading theory is that nicotine serves as a self-medication like you've experienced.
Yeah same, I had pneumonia twice when I was 2 and 3 around chain smokers - ridiculous - something deep in my subconscious is massively turned off and uninterested by any smoked consumables.
No, but it's obvious that it helps. People with ADHD are missing dopamine and serotonin. Nicotine increases dopamine and serotonin.
Anecdotal evidence but I have been diagnosis with ADHD and found that vaping nicotine greatly reduced symptoms to almost the level of neurotypical.
Unbelievable. How can nicotine possibly help with ADHD and improve focus when it generally causes cognitive decline? It also causes anxiety, irritability and bad concentration, according to healthline and medicalnewstoday.
In my case, even NRT inhaler destroys my focus.