Smoking or SNUS, which is worse for your health?

• October 17 2021, by Willy van Knippenberg
• 4 min reading time

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Now that cigarettes are gradually disappearing from the streets in all their forms, we welcome a new and effective replacement. Snus is a good alternative for anyone who wants to quit smoking but can't (or doesn't want to) give up nicotine.

Update: Ban on sales of SNUS / Nicotine Free Tobacco (NZT)

This product contains the highly addictive substance nicotine. Its use is not recommended for non-smokers.

You've probably heard it on the news: since May 20, 2020, cigarettes and rolling tobacco containing menthol have been banned throughout the European Union. It began with the ban on flavored tobacco and the use of flavorings and fragrances in cigarettes and rolling tobacco in May 2016, and now the beloved menthol cigarette has also been removed from shelves. The government is also making plans to make buying cigarettes more difficult.

Fortunately, the world is always evolving, so it wasn't long before the perfect cigarette replacement arrived. Now that cigarettes are gradually disappearing from the streets in all forms, we welcome the new and perfect replacement: snus. Snus serves the same purpose as cigarettes: delivering nicotine. But besides being available in various flavors and menthol, there are many other advantages to switching from cigarettes to snus.

Benefits of snus

The major advantage of snus is that, unlike cigarettes, it doesn't release any combustion products. The combustion products released when smoking a cigarette are the main culprits in damaging your lungs, but also those of those around you. When you smoke a cigarette, the person nearby unintentionally shares the smoke (the well-known "passive smoking").

With snus, no smoke, vapor, or other substances are released into the air. The nicotine enters your body via a different route, as you place the nicotine pouch under your upper lip. Therefore, using snus is much safer than smoking a cigarette. Not only for you, but also for the people around you.

Nicotine from a cigarette is absorbed through your lungs, while snus absorbs it through small blood vessels in your gums. Because the nicotine is absorbed into the body through your bloodstream, its effects last longer. This has a positive effect on your nicotine consumption because you'll experience fewer cravings. Is snus better for your health than smoking? It's not beneficial because it's a nicotine product, but compared to smoking, it's less harmful due to the method of consumption. Snus doesn't contain the carcinogenic combustion products released when smoking a cigarette.

Why use nicotine pouches?

Besides the fact that nicotine pouches are less harmful to your health and have a lower addiction rate, the wide selection is also a major plus. Snus offers a wide variety of flavors, from refreshing mint to tropical fruit. An added benefit of the flavors and the way they're consumed is that you always feel refreshed and won't suffer from bad smoker's breath or stained teeth.

The main reason most smokers switch to snus, however, is the way it's consumed. Modern society is working hard to banish cigarettes from the streets. It's made difficult to smoke a cigarette, both indoors and outdoors.

Snus, on the other hand, can be used anywhere without disturbing others around you.
Whether you're out for dinner, watching your child's soccer game, or at work, you can use snus anytime, anywhere. Because the snus is placed under your lip, those around you won't notice you're ingesting nicotine, and you won't encourage others to use it.

What aids are available to help you quit nicotine/cigarette smoking?

As you can see, there are many benefits to switching from cigarettes to tobacco-free snus. However, keep in mind that snus nicotine is also addictive, and the health benefits only apply with regular use.

For many of us, quitting nicotine immediately isn't easy. You might have tried a few times, but you'll still end up falling back on nicotine because your body has become accustomed to it. Fortunately, we've compiled a list of tools to help you reduce and quit nicotine use.

These are the most popular products to help you quit smoking and nicotine use.

-Nicotine tablets.
-Nicotine chewing gum.
-Nicotine patches.
-Nicotine pouches or Swedish snus (buy snus with a lower nicotine content every time and reduce it)

Most aids to overcome your nicotine addiction can be purchased at the drugstore.
Nicotine pouches called snus can be ordered online through our webshop. We offer various strengths and flavors of nicotine pouches.

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