Nicotine gum is a medicated chewing gum used to help smokers wean themselves off cigarettes. Nicotine gum releases a small amount of nicotine into a person's bloodstream. The smoking-cessation product can help smokers avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Calories
There are nearly 3 calories in one piece of nicotine gum. Nicotine gum is available with sweeteners like sorbitol or xylitol, and sugar-free. One cigarette has approximately 1 mg of nicotine. The amount of nicotine in smoking-cessation gum ranges from 2 mg to 4 mg.
Weight Gain
A 2003 study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that chewing nicotine gum and consuming caffeine may prevent weight gain. Study participants who chewed different types and doses of nicotine gum with caffeine gained less weight after quitting smoking compared to people who do not chew nicotine gum and consume caffeine.
Success Rate
A 2002 study published by the journal "Addiction" compared quitting success rates for people who use over-the-counter smoking-cessation tools like nicotine gum and those who are prescribed medications. The study found that those who chewed nicotine gum successfully quit smoking at higher rates compared to those who took a prescription.
References
- Quitter's Guide: Stop Smoking With Nicotine Gum
- Nicorette: FAQs
- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Effect of Chewing Gum Containing Nicotine and Caffeine on Energy Expenditure
- PubMed: Real-World Efficacy of Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- University of Michigan: Medication Aids for Smoking Cessation
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