As counter-intuitive as this question might seem, nicotine is actually a nutrient source. It is one form in which we can obtain a vital nutrient: vitamin B3, also called niacin or nicotinic acid. A cursory study into tobacco use by teenagers appears to have discovered
Nicotinic acid or niacin has received very considerable attention because of its prominence in the vitamin field. The production of this chemical compound has been the subject of intensive research which has led to the development of several chemical processes centering chiefly around the oxidation
Thanks to research advances, scientists are learning how and why smoking and schizophrenia are so tightly linked. Nicotine — in cigarettes and other forms — appears to help normalize some of the cognitive and sensory deficits that people with this disorder experience. Scientists have looked
Quitting smoking is just about one of the hardest things you can do, but new research suggests there may be yet another serious reason to consider it. The new study in The Lancet Psychiatry finds a link between smoking and the development of schizophrenia. Whether the link is causal or