[15] Chewing tobacco greatly increases your chances of cancer, including esophageal cancer, as well as cancers of the mouth, throat, cheek, gums, lips, and tongue, and pancreatic cancer
Nicotine in the body also causes constricted blood vessels which can slow down reaction time and cause dizziness - not a good move if you play sports
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The critique that it trades long-term consistency for a more engaging first few minutes is not unwarranted
While nicotine pouches like VELO are relatively new to the UK market, initial scientific understanding and the principles of harm reduction suggest they pose significantly lower risks compared to smoking
And hey, if a few deep breaths or a stick of nicotine gum gets you through a tough moment, consider it a win