Many people find that chewing nicotine gum can help them when they are trying to give up smoking. There are quite a few brands on the market and they do differ, so you may find that you want to try out different types in order to see which one suits you the best.
The gum has nicotine in which gets absorbed through the mouth in to the body. You do have to chew it correctly to get the full benefit. Every so often you need to hold it against the side of your mouth so that the nicotine is absorbed. This can cause some irritation to both the mouth and the throat but you do get used to that with use.
It does have quite a different taste to normal gum. Although it comes in a selection of flavours, it tends to be more peppery and it can take a while to get used to that.
Most people need to chew gum for about 3 months in order to get the benefits form it and be able to stop and give up smoking. It may be advisable to slowly reduce how often you use it. The gum should be chewed for about 30 minutes. The strength will vary with the brand and so it is important to make sure that you check the packet to find out what you should be chewing and how often.
Chewing gum can be quite a discreet way of getting some nicotine. Some people avoid electronic cigarettes and sprays because they do not like people seeing them use it. However, many people chew gum and so this can be done without anyone questioning what you are doing.
A few people do not like chewing gum. It can irritate stomach ulcers and so should not be used by people with one. It also can stick to false teeth, so this is something to bear in mind if you have them.
So chewing gum can be a way to help people to give up smoking. It has also been found that certain gums can help someone giving up smoking to avoid weight gain. Weight gain tends to happen when people give up, but there are claims that some gums can stop this.