For those of you who still smoke conventional cigarettes, you must be very familiar with complaints of phlegmy coughs, clothes smelling of smoke, and even reprimands from those around you because of the smoke. Lately, nicotine pouches have been hyped and are being considered as a more practical alternative to cigarettes.

But the question is, are nicotine pouches really safer for the body compared to conventional cigarettes? To help you be more convinced before making the switch, let's thoroughly examine the facts.

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Nicotine Pouch vs. Cigarettes (Research Results)

When it comes to potential health risks, the claim that nicotine pouches are safer than cigarettes is not just an assumption.

Based on in vitro testing using human cells (mouth and lungs) conducted by BAT (British American Tobacco) on its Velo nicotine pouch product, the results were very positive.

Velo was rigorously tested for cell viability, cell health, oxidative stress, and genotoxicity (gene damage).

The results showed that Velo has significantly lower biological activity and toxicity levels than cigarette smoke and snus (a product similar to a nicotine pouch, but still containing tobacco), and often does not trigger a biological response at all.

Because it is tobacco leaf-free and does not involve combustion, this research further strengthens the fact that nicotine pouches offer a much lower risk profile.

Logical Reasons Why Nicotine Pouches Have Lower Risk

In addition to being supported by the lab test data above, logically and in terms of how it works, nicotine pouches indeed offer a much cleaner system for the body for several reasons:

• Tar-Free & No Combustion: The main danger of cigarettes lies in the combustion of tobacco, which produces TAR and toxic chemicals. Nicotine pouches are 100% combustion-free; their contents are pure nicotine extract directly absorbed through the gums.

• Lungs Feel Much Better: Cigarettes and vapes are both inhaled into the lungs. Meanwhile, nicotine pouches are simply tucked into the gums, keeping your respiratory tract free from vapor or smoke exposure.

• Maintains Dental & Oral Hygiene: This product is clean white and does not leave yellow stains or plaque on teeth. The mint content in it actually helps to freshen breath, far from the smell of an ashtray.

• Safe from Passive Smoke Risk: Because it's 100% smoke-free, you no longer harm those around you. Its discreet use is also safe to use during meetings, on planes, or in indoor cafes.

Where to Buy Nicotine Pouches

Even though the trend is relatively new in Indonesia, you don't need to be confused about where to buy them. If you used to have to bother buying them online, now this alternative product is very easily accessible.

Popular brands like Camo, Zyn, and other options are widely available at all Vapeboss branches and on the website. So, for those of you who are curious to try them, you can definitely buy them when you stop by to buy liquid.

Conclusion

Overall, with the concept of harm reduction and existing research support, nicotine pouches have been proven to offer a much cleaner and lower-risk way to enjoy nicotine compared to cigarettes.

If you're determined to quit smoking and want to find the right nicotine level for your needs, head straight to your favorite Vapeboss store!

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