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Are the health risks of nicotine about the same as that of caffeine?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No: Nicotine is addictive and has no real medicinal value. Caffeine is a stimulant that is present in many food substances and is not considered addictive. It is generally harmless in moderate doses.

Dr Mauskop agreed

Answered 1/19/2014

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A member asked:

Are the health risks of nicotine about the same as that of caffeine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Dr Mauskop agreed

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