2024-03-31 11:21:15
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By Elisa Doré
Published on 03/25/2024 at 5:26 p.m., Updated yesterday at 1:21 p.m.
Nicotine has an appetite suppressant effect which makes the idea that cigarettes promote the storage of fat in the abdomen counterintuitive. RFBSIP / stock.adobe.com
DECRYPTION – Tobacco promotes the accumulation of bad fats in the abdomen. This “hidden belly” is the source of many health problems, such as diabetes and 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. 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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