Tobacco

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A plant containing nicotine, but also numerous other compounds that cause significant health risks like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Mentioned in 5 videos

Videos Mentioning Tobacco

182 - Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs

Peter Attia MD

While deadly over time, it kills people later in life and causes less social harm than alcohol. Nicotine itself has the paradox of both calming and improving attention.

#161 - AMA #23 [sneak peek]: All Things Nicotine: benefits, risks, and mechanisms of action

Peter Attia MD

The plant from which nicotine is derived and is associated with carcinogens found in cigarette smoke.

Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, How to Emerge from Depression, & More

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned as a plant that has been considered problematic but whose issues stem from misuse rather than the plant itself. Dr. Weil developed an interest after spending time in South America.

Nicotine: impact on cognition, performance, mood, health risks, and more (AMA 70 sneak peek)

Peter Attia MD

A plant containing nicotine, but also numerous other compounds that cause significant health risks like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia (Healthy Gamer)

Andrew Huberman

Mentioned as a substance whose harmful effects are now understood, analogous to potential future understanding of AI's impact.