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.
However, smokers are only “leaner” in appearance.
Contrary to popular belief, smoking promotes the appearance of bad fat deposits in the abdomen.
With potentially serious consequences.
This is the conclusion of a study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and published in the journal Addiction
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