Natural Compound Helps Smokers Quit
A study at New Zealand’s University of Auckland found that a natural, inexpensive compound called cytisine that has been used for more than 40 years in Europe to help smokers kick the habit, is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy, (NRT).
After using cytosine for 25 days, about 40 percent of people said they had not smoked compared to 31 percent of those who used NRT, and those taking cytisine were more likely to be non-smokers after 6 months.
To the brain, cytosine looks a little like nicotine, and so it works to alleviate any urges to smoke and reduces the severity of nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
If you do smoke while using cytisine it will be less satisfying – making quitting easier.
Cytisine quit smoking aids are widely available over the internet or health food stores.
If you need assistance with trying to quit smoking, we here at Health and Wellness Associates will be happy to assist.
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