In the world's first study on the effects of food and beverages on the taste of cigarettes, 209 smokers were asked to list those who worsen or improve. They noted that consumption of milk, water, fruits and vegetables spoil the taste of cigarettes, while that of coffee, alcohol and meat makes them more pleasant.The results were published in the journal "n tobekou Nicotine Research".
These findings may help to create a diet for smoking cessation, to make cigarettes less attractive, said study lead author Dr. Joseph Makklernan University "Duke" in the U.S.."With some changes in diet - eating something worse cigarettes taste like a glass of cold milk, and avoiding another, making it better - like beer, smokers can more easily get rid of the habit," he said .
19% of participants indicated that spoil the taste of cigarettes dairy products like milk or cheese, 14% - without caffeine drinks such as juice and water, and 16% - vegetables and fruits.
44% reported that improving the taste of alcoholic drinks, 45% - from caffeine drinks such as tea, coffee and cola, and 11% - of the flesh.
Those who use menthol cigarettes, rarely indicating that their taste is affected by things consumed before or during the smoking. The researchers suggest that perhaps menthol mask the unpleasant taste, which could be obtained from the impact of food or drink.
Currently, the authors explore the possibilities of using the substance silver acetate, which is known to alter the taste of cigarettes to help smokers to quit. It could be taken in the form of tablets or chewing gum as part of the program to stop smoking.
These findings may help to create a diet for smoking cessation, to make cigarettes less attractive, said study lead author Dr. Joseph Makklernan University "Duke" in the U.S.."With some changes in diet - eating something worse cigarettes taste like a glass of cold milk, and avoiding another, making it better - like beer, smokers can more easily get rid of the habit," he said .
19% of participants indicated that spoil the taste of cigarettes dairy products like milk or cheese, 14% - without caffeine drinks such as juice and water, and 16% - vegetables and fruits.
44% reported that improving the taste of alcoholic drinks, 45% - from caffeine drinks such as tea, coffee and cola, and 11% - of the flesh.
Those who use menthol cigarettes, rarely indicating that their taste is affected by things consumed before or during the smoking. The researchers suggest that perhaps menthol mask the unpleasant taste, which could be obtained from the impact of food or drink.
Currently, the authors explore the possibilities of using the substance silver acetate, which is known to alter the taste of cigarettes to help smokers to quit. It could be taken in the form of tablets or chewing gum as part of the program to stop smoking.
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