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Is nicotine carcinogenic by itself? I didn't research the subject (I don't smoke) but always assumed the most dangers with cigarettes are from the burning bypro
by drdaeman 13y ago
Is nicotine carcinogenic by itself? I didn't research the subject (I don't smoke) but always assumed the most dangers with cigarettes are from the burning byproducts.
- nucleardog 13y agoYes. But it's a hell of a lot less carcinogenic than cigarette smoke with all the other byproducts (tar, etc). It, surprisingly, however, may have some beneficial effects as well. The wikipedia article has the relevant sources/details.
- jerf 13y agoSee also http://www.gwern.net/Nicotine http://www.gwern.net/Nicotine .
- nobodysfool 13y agoIt hasn't been scientifically proven. What has been proven is that it helps vascularize the existing cancerous mass.