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Mar 12, 2025
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Nicotine works in the brain by stimulating the cholinergic system.
This system normally uses the neurotransmitter acetylcholine,
and some of its receptors are literally known as nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
The cholinergic system:
β Increases dopamine (motivation, reward, performance)
β Increases brain metabolism / energy production
β Supports long term potentiation - the strengthening of signals (plasticity)
This system normally uses the neurotransmitter acetylcholine,
and some of its receptors are literally known as nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
The cholinergic system:
β Increases dopamine (motivation, reward, performance)
β Increases brain metabolism / energy production
β Supports long term potentiation - the strengthening of signals (plasticity)
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How nicotine reduces inflammation:
The vagus nerve is a parasympathetic nerve that connects to various tissues from the central nervous system.
When it connects to the spleen, the resident immune cells there are geared towards an anti-inflammatory phenotype.
It does this by using the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, through the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
This is why vagus nerve stimulation in general is so powerful and being used for tons of stress and inflammation driven conditions.
The vagus nerve is a parasympathetic nerve that connects to various tissues from the central nervous system.
When it connects to the spleen, the resident immune cells there are geared towards an anti-inflammatory phenotype.
It does this by using the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, through the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
This is why vagus nerve stimulation in general is so powerful and being used for tons of stress and inflammation driven conditions.
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Of course, it's not ALL good when it comes to nicotine.
There are certain instances when it can be pro-inflammatory, especially in the mouth.
This is why transdermal is typically the optimal route of administration.
Obviously, it can also be addictive.
When used in excess, it can stimulate adrenaline release which can contribute to several symptoms like anxiety and trouble sleeping.
However, when used properly at the right dose, it has tons of benefits.
There are certain instances when it can be pro-inflammatory, especially in the mouth.
This is why transdermal is typically the optimal route of administration.
Obviously, it can also be addictive.
When used in excess, it can stimulate adrenaline release which can contribute to several symptoms like anxiety and trouble sleeping.
However, when used properly at the right dose, it has tons of benefits.
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