Smokers should consider snus, nicotine pouches to help them quit

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Quitting smoking is difficult, especially when you’ve been a smoker for couples of years. Breaking a cycle of addiction and eventually recalibrating your mind to stop craving nicotine are the hardest parts of this journey. But worry no more, we are here to help you take a big step in the direction of a healthier lifestyle.

Snus and nicotine pouches

Have you heard about snus and nicotine pouches? Compared to cigarettes, both snus and nicotine pouches are known for being less harmful as they contain less or no tobacco — these are being used as substitutes instead of smoking. For those young adults and young professionals who want to quit smoking in a sure, reasonable timeline, this is the perfect replacement mechanism or therapy.

The difference between tobacco-filled snus and nicotine pouches is simple, snus is made from tobacco while nicotine pouches are made from natural fibers, chew base fillers and nicotine which has been extracted from the tobacco leaves.

Tobacco-filled snus and nicotine pouches, which are consumed by putting it under your upper lip, originated in Sweden — and it has always been part of Swedish culture. History tells us that this alternative was pioneered by Swedish farmers who invented a way of mixing tobacco leaves with salt and water in their coffee grinders, resulting in a moist tobacco mixture with a unique sensational taste. At the beginning of the 1800s, the popularity of nicotine pouches had grown exponentially when a large number of Swedish population moved to the US for better opportunities.

Benefits of snus and nicotine pouches

Today, snus and nicotine pouches are now experiencing a worldwide increase in demand as a huge percentage of smokers are beginning to find substitutes for traditional cigarettes and vapes. For this reason, some tobacco companies have been innovating to produce new and better products that will fit the lifestyle demand of the market.

A SNUS USER ABOUT TO PUT THE POUCH IN THEIR MOUTH (Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES)

Smoke-free nicotine pouches offer smokers a more convenient and less risky way to consume nicotine on-the-go — as it will not harm your lungs. Unlike cigarettes and vapes, the risk of exposing your loved ones to the damaging second-hand smoking relative low. Moreover, with its all-white format, the high risk of tobacco staining one’s teeth will no longer be an issue.