Info Nicotine, Smoking, Vaping, and Hormones – What You Need to Know.

[keez]

Just thought id post it for the people that smoke/vape while still trying to "Looksmaxx"

Growth hormone: GH peaks during deep sleep. Nicotine reduces slow-wave sleep, blunting GH pulses. Chronic smoking lowers GH long-term. Occasional vaping has minor impact, mostly sleep-dependent.

Testosterone: Smoking increases oxidative stress and can damage Leydig cells, slightly lowering testosterone. Nicotine-induced cortisol spikes can further suppress testosterone temporarily. Vaping has a smaller, mostly indirect effect.

Cortisol: Nicotine acutely raises cortisol via sympathetic activation. Chronic use slightly elevates baseline cortisol, promoting catabolism, fat retention, and slower recovery.

Insulin and glucose: Nicotine reduces insulin sensitivity temporarily, raising blood glucose. Chronic smoking worsens metabolic function; vaping has minor effects unless heavy.

Thyroid hormones: Smoking mildly stimulates thyroid via sympathetic activation, slightly increasing basal metabolism. Vaping effect is minimal.

Other notes: Nicotine may impair recovery and exercise adaptation due to oxidative stress. Sleep disruption is the main mediator for most hormonal effects.

TL;DR:

Smoking chronically lowers GH and testosterone, raises cortisol, impairs insulin sensitivity, and stresses hormones via sleep disruption and oxidative stress. Vaping has smaller, mostly sleep-dependent effects. Minimize nicotine, especially at night, and prioritize sleep for optimal male hormones.
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[homiespidy]

Just thought id post it for the people that smoke/vape while still trying to "Looksmaxx"

Growth hormone: GH peaks during deep sleep. Nicotine reduces slow-wave sleep, blunting GH pulses. Chronic smoking lowers GH long-term. Occasional vaping has minor impact, mostly sleep-dependent.

Testosterone: Smoking increases oxidative stress and can damage Leydig cells, slightly lowering testosterone. Nicotine-induced cortisol spikes can further suppress testosterone temporarily. Vaping has a smaller, mostly indirect effect.

Cortisol: Nicotine acutely raises cortisol via sympathetic activation. Chronic use slightly elevates baseline cortisol, promoting catabolism, fat retention, and slower recovery.

Insulin and glucose: Nicotine reduces insulin sensitivity temporarily, raising blood glucose. Chronic smoking worsens metabolic function; vaping has minor effects unless heavy.

Thyroid hormones: Smoking mildly stimulates thyroid via sympathetic activation, slightly increasing basal metabolism. Vaping effect is minimal.

Other notes: Nicotine may impair recovery and exercise adaptation due to oxidative stress. Sleep disruption is the main mediator for most hormonal effects.

TL;DR:

Smoking chronically lowers GH and testosterone, raises cortisol, impairs insulin sensitivity, and stresses hormones via sleep disruption and oxidative stress. Vaping has smaller, mostly sleep-dependent effects. Minimize nicotine, especially at night, and prioritize sleep for optimal male hormones.
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small amounts of nicotine r good for concentration etc

 

[snow]

Il do what I want

 

[homiespidy]

Just thought id post it for the people that smoke/vape while still trying to "Looksmaxx"

Growth hormone: GH peaks during deep sleep. Nicotine reduces slow-wave sleep, blunting GH pulses. Chronic smoking lowers GH long-term. Occasional vaping has minor impact, mostly sleep-dependent.

Testosterone: Smoking increases oxidative stress and can damage Leydig cells, slightly lowering testosterone. Nicotine-induced cortisol spikes can further suppress testosterone temporarily. Vaping has a smaller, mostly indirect effect.

Cortisol: Nicotine acutely raises cortisol via sympathetic activation. Chronic use slightly elevates baseline cortisol, promoting catabolism, fat retention, and slower recovery.

Insulin and glucose: Nicotine reduces insulin sensitivity temporarily, raising blood glucose. Chronic smoking worsens metabolic function; vaping has minor effects unless heavy.

Thyroid hormones: Smoking mildly stimulates thyroid via sympathetic activation, slightly increasing basal metabolism. Vaping effect is minimal.

Other notes: Nicotine may impair recovery and exercise adaptation due to oxidative stress. Sleep disruption is the main mediator for most hormonal effects.

TL;DR:

Smoking chronically lowers GH and testosterone, raises cortisol, impairs insulin sensitivity, and stresses hormones via sleep disruption and oxidative stress. Vaping has smaller, mostly sleep-dependent effects. Minimize nicotine, especially at night, and prioritize sleep for optimal male hormones.
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nicotine is based when its in small amounts

 

[keez]

small amounts of nicotine r good for concentration etc

JTC:
this thread focuses only on nicotine’s negative hormonal effects. Small doses may boost focus, but that doesn’t change the risks to GH, testosterone, cortisol, and metabolism.​