Chapter
The Metabolic Effects of Nicotine
39:16 - 47:36 (08:20)
The ingestion of nicotine directly affects metabolism by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which can suppress appetite. This explains why people find it difficult to quit ingesting nicotine even if they want to quit smoking or vaping.
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Nicotine has direct effects on metabolism, including limiting appetite and changing the desire to ingest food, as well as increasing electrical activity in POMC neurons.
39:16 - 44:48 (05:32)
Summary
Nicotine has direct effects on metabolism, including limiting appetite and changing the desire to ingest food, as well as increasing electrical activity in POMC neurons. This may be part of the reason why people find it difficult to quit nicotine ingestion, despite the potential health risks.
ChapterThe Metabolic Effects of Nicotine
EpisodeNicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping
PodcastHuberman Lab
Nicotine has effects not only on the brain but also on the organs of the body, and younger female smokers or vapers may use it for its appetite suppressing effects.
44:48 - 47:36 (02:48)
Summary
Nicotine has effects not only on the brain but also on the organs of the body, and younger female smokers or vapers may use it for its appetite suppressing effects. The outer membrane of the cells in the body is made up of fat, making nicotine a fat-soluble substance.