Are nicotine pouches, like ZYN, actually good for you? (Dr. Michael Schwandt)

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Medical Health Officer Dr. Michael Schwandt to discuss British Columbia's recent restrictions on nicotine pouches (like ZYN). Plus, Dr. Schwandt explains the benefits and harms of these trendy nicotine products, popularized by social media influencers including Tucker Carlson. Recorded: February 19, 2024

[@AaronHarver-dj4yq]

“No they’re not”-paid for by big tobacco

[@CynicalDad81]

Dude brought zero ammo to this fight lol.

[@tommyNix4098]

I don't think the flavors are just to pull in kids. I'm 64 and I enjoy flavored nicotine pouches.

[@Jwen5]

It's so ironic that an alcohol company sponsored this video lol

[@isupportyoungblackbusiness2149]

they are not, saved you 10 minutes

[@Ryan-vk8kb]

😂

[@katyzaccolwell1073]

Kinda funny the talk is sponsored by Whisky, which is LEAGUES worse that nicotine

[@lancel7998]

I noticed that too.

[@fanta_xen5878]

Besides, the addictive nature of nicotine and the possibility of nicotine poisoning from excessive use of zyn and other (nicotine salt) not snus but nicotine salt pouches, which are free of any tobacco leaf, therefore free of any chemicals associated with the leaf processing such as formaldehyde (carcinogens) would lead me to confidently state that these nicotine delivery devices are undoubtedly safer from my factor of 70 to 1 than smoking or vaporising nicotine, as a practitioner, I can honestly say as long as what they state is on the ingredients list is accurate which it has to be otherwise would be breaking international laws. I would recommend them for quitting smoking, or an alternative to Vaping or smoking cigarettes. but for people who are not currently Vaping, smoking or ingesting nicotine, I would recommend exercise and healthy, eating habits for a healthy release of nutropic chemicals in the brain and healthy dopamine habits.

[@dah_goofster]

It’s easy to say “healthy dopamine habits” but in the age of technology there is simply no such thing.
Nicotine is like coffee and these are some of the most powerful and effective ways to immediately unravel that chained up dopamine while giving a several hour boost to cognition, which makes you perform better in life and releases even more dopamine.
I agree addiction is bad, but why do we demonize nicotine while sitting there pounding coffee?

[@fanta_xen5878]

@@dah_goofster I think you misconstrued my comment. I’m actually advocating for them as a much less dangerous way of delivering nicotine into your body. If you look, i added A Health grading analysis stating they are in fact, healthier than Vaping or smoking. of course everyone is different in there Biology and how it will affect their ability to use these products so I think that’s important to take into account as well but if you want to use nicotine for its cognitive boosting effects, then by all means zyn is the way to go, not discrediting, it’s profound cognitive enhancements. I myself, use nicotine salts and it boost my mental clarity and focus tenfold but as a medical professional, I do recognise the addictive nature of nicotine, just as much as, alcohol and caffeine. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dah_goofster]

@@fanta_xen5878 my bad, I was on withdrawals when I typed that 🤣 just kidding I’m just stupid. Anyways, which salts do you personally use? Is it impossible to get the nicotine without formaldehyde and lead in it?

[@fanta_xen5878]

@@dah_goofster yeah, it’s very easy to get nicotine without formaldehyde, I believe the brand zyn and panda Synthesise Or use chemical extraction both are heavily regulated, and tested for any type of heavy metal or formaldehyde. Yielding extremely pure, nicotine salt, free of any contamination associated with tobacco processing.

[@steelreserve9050]

I think they might be safer than sugar. Imagine if Snickers' bars put warning this product, it could cost you a limb from diabetes

[@TrevorDodd-ev1sx]

vitamin PP - Nicotine acid is very good for you. I don't know if this is the same as nicotine pouches, but I would be more concerned about processed food.

[@steelreserve9050]

Look at the health risks of sugar and what it can do to your teeth and overall health and well bieng, yet kids out there have it everyday, really feel like nicotine pouches cant be a whole lot worse

[@Jacob1451_Kapnobatai]

Honestly yes. Hate that we're desensitized to socially acceptable substances and end up being hypocrites. But hey let's dope up kids on Adderall etc cause they won't sit still in school for 8 hours. SMH