Nicotine is a natural substance, which is present in different things. However, it is really addictive if constantly consumed. It can cause damage to human health and have some serious health impacts. It is widely used in the form of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Here are some interesting facts about Nicotine.
- Occurrence: Naturally Nicotin is present in tobacco leaves, which is considered as a big source of this chemical. But it is also found in Potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes and leaves of coca plants.
- Insecticide: Nicotine is toxic for some insects and in the past it was used as insecticides. Even now a day, it is used as a chemical in different insecticides.
- Effects on brain: Nicotine gives pleasure to its users. It increases the concentration and have positive effects on memory. However, all its effects last for two hours only and after that user have to take another dose, in the form of cigarettes.
- Effects on the body: Nicotine reduces the appetite and on the other hand it increases the metabolism, as a result people have to face weight lose.
- Medicinal use: Nictonie is used as a medicine to treat nicotine addicted people only. It is available in the form of gums, nasal sprays and dermal patches.