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NEW PATCH FOR SMOKERS MEANS QUITTING TWICE AS EASY
There’s some possible good news on the horizon for smokers who want to quit. Newly developed “one-a-day” patches which administer a timed dose of nicotine may prove to be an extremely effective aid to “kicking” the smoking habit.
In a six-week clinical trial of the new patch, conducted at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, smokers were given either 21-, 14-, or 7- milligram doses each day. A placebo group was given patches with no active medication. During the final four weeks of the trial, subjects with the highest dose were twice as likely to have stopped smoking as those who were given the placebo.
The researchers say that one important advantage of the patch over nicotine gum is that it thwarts withdrawal symptoms. With gum, the individual waits at least 15 minutes before it takes effect. The patch, which is placed on the upper body, provides a fuller, more constant nicotine replacements according to researchers.
WARNING: The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports that some people have suffered heart attacks as a result of smoking while wearing a nicotine patch. While the patches have been shown to be safe, the packaging does warn against smoking and wearing the patch at the same time. The best advice is to heed that warning, and to consult your doctor to be absolutely certain.
Quit Smoking Easier With This Grocery Store Food
Recent studies suggest that an extract of common oats may help reduce the craving for nicotine. In one study, heavy smokers were given either a placebo or an oat extract. After one month, researchers noted a significant decrease in the number of cigarettes smoked by people who took the oat extract compared with those taking the placebo. According to researchers, the oat extract seems to help diminish the craving for nicotine. While this is encouraging news for people who want to quit smoking, more research is needed before any definite conclusions can be reached.
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