Post by madonna07 on Dec 13, 2011 6:04:43 GMT -5
The effects of nicotine on health are generally negative, but nicotine also acts as a stimulant, and smokers have reported feeling heightened awareness, alertness, and calmness while nicotine was in their bodies. The effects of nicotine on health in regard to metabolism can be seen as both positive and negative: nicotine slows the metabolism, encouraging weight loss but discouraging appetite, which can keep valuable nutrients out of the body.