why does my mom think that nicotine is good for you, is this another weird fascy conservahippie thing
@Satsuma she texted me a facebook post where some bald man argues that nicotine is good for the mind
@Satsuma "The compound demonized in cigarettes might be a powerful medicine for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injuries. Nicotine, separate from smoking, activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors throughout the brain. These receptors release neural stem cells from inhibition, allowing them to mature into new neurons. Nicotine also increases dopamine in Parkinson's patients, improves memory circuits, and calms agitation and traumatic brain injury and autism. Research shows smokers have reduced Alzheimer's risk especially in carriers of the ApoE4 gene. Low Dose Transdermal Nicotine patches improve cognitive function in aging nonsmokers. In neurologic damage, nicotine patches help with spinal cord patients bowel and bladder function and improve attention in brain injured patients. If you're dealing with a neurologic condition, discuss transdermal nicotine therapy with a knowledgeable physician. This controversial but evidence-backed approach might offer benefits when traditional medications fall short."
- bald man with an M.D. degree
@wallhackio @Satsuma i don’t imagine mr nicotine man has sources on his purrson
@wallhackio @Satsuma i mean sources fur the research he is refurring to
@aescling @Satsuma no. it was a tiktok-y short form video on facebook (I didn't know facebook has this now)