Nikotiinituotteina

Nikotiinituotteina refers to products containing nicotine, a stimulant alkaloid found in tobacco plants. These products are consumed for their psychoactive effects. The most common form historically has been tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. These products deliver nicotine through inhalation or oral absorption.

In recent years, the market has seen a significant rise in alternative nicotine products. These include e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, which heat a liquid containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. Heated tobacco products, which warm tobacco leaves without burning them, are another category. Nicotine pouches, small pouches containing nicotine and flavorings that are placed between the gum and lip, offer a smokeless and tobacco-free option.

Nicotine is highly addictive, and regular use can lead to dependence. Its effects on the body include increased heart rate and blood pressure. While nicotine itself is not considered carcinogenic, many traditional tobacco products contain thousands of other chemicals, many of which are known carcinogens. The long-term health effects of newer nicotine products are still a subject of ongoing research and debate. Regulations surrounding nicotine products vary widely by country, often addressing sales, marketing, and taxation.