Tobacco promotes the accumulation of bad fats in the abdomen. This ‘hidden belly’ is the bedrock of many health problems, such as diabetes or hypertension.
On the scale, there is no doubt, smokers tend to have a lower body weight than non-smokers. A phenomenon that is associated with the anorexigenic effect of nicotine, which acts as an “appetite suppressant” Many smokers fear gaining weight when they quit smoking permanently. This is not completely false. Withdrawal may be accompanied by an increase in appetite through a compensatory mechanism.