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Smoking cessation and weight gain.

C Filozof1, M C Fernández Pinilla, A Fernández-Cruz

  • 1Unidad de Tabaquismo, Area de Prevención y Rehabilitación Cardíaca, Instituto Cardiovascular, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain. clfilozof@yahoo.es

Obesity Reviews : an Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
|April 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Quitting smoking offers significant health benefits, and while weight gain is a concern, nicotine replacement therapy and certain medications can help manage it. Understanding these factors aids successful smoking cessation.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology
  • Metabolic Science

Background:

  • Cigarette smoking is a leading preventable cause of death and disease.
  • Weight gain is a major deterrent for individuals attempting to quit smoking.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of weight gain post-cessation is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of nicotine on feeding behavior peptides.
  • To summarize current knowledge on smoking cessation and weight gain.
  • To explore interventions for managing weight gain during smoking cessation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on nicotine's effects on feeding behavior.
  • Analysis of studies on weight change after smoking cessation.

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  • Examination of clinical trials for smoking cessation aids and weight management.

    • Main Results:

    • Smoking cessation improves insulin sensitivity despite potential weight gain.
    • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), particularly nicotine gum, can delay post-cessation weight gain.
    • Pharmacological interventions like bupropion (with or without nicotine patch) and dietary strategies show promise in managing weight gain during cessation.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoking cessation yields substantial health benefits, and weight gain is a manageable side effect.
    • Nicotine replacement and certain medications can support successful smoking cessation while mitigating weight gain.
    • Further research into obesity treatments like sibutramine and orlistat for smoking cessation is warranted.