Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping

About this video

Huberman separates nicotine itself from the ways it is delivered, discussing smoking, vaping, dip, snuff, patches, gum and other routes in order to explain nicotine’s effects on the brain and body, some potential benefits in very specific non-smoking cases, and the harms of smoking and vaping in particular. He notes billions of people ingest nicotine daily and pays special attention to rising vaping among young people and nicotine’s capacity to drive addiction to related substances and behaviours. The episode aims to explain why each delivery route has the effects it does and how to quit smoking or vaping. In the middle excerpt Huberman discusses blood-vessel and endothelial effects, explaining that bringing nicotine into the body without smoking can bypass many, though he notes not necessarily all, of the disruptions associated with tobacco smoke.

Key takeaways

• Huberman separates the effects of nicotine itself from the effects of smoking and vaping.
• Huberman highlights rising vaping among young people as a particular concern.
• Huberman explains nicotine delivery routes differ greatly in their health effects.
• Huberman discusses nicotine’s addictive effects on brain chemistry.
• Huberman presents tools and context for quitting smoking or vaping.

Episode details: published September 19, 2022 · 1.9M views · 1:53:37 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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