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Influencers Promote Nicotine as Health Aid, Experts Warn Risks

4/21/2026

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Influencers aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement promote nicotine as a health product, claiming it can reverse Alzheimer’s and boost cognitive function.
Dave Asprey and Jillian Michaels advocate nicotine pouches, arguing they are beneficial and should not be demonized.
Medical experts warn against these claims, emphasizing nicotine's health risks, especially for youth.
The CDC says no tobacco products are safe and addiction can develop quickly.

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Influencers aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement promote nicotine as a health product, claiming it can reverse Alzheimer’s and boost cognitive function.
Dave Asprey and Jillian Michaels advocate nicotine pouches, arguing they are beneficial and should not be demonized.
Medical experts warn against these claims, emphasizing nicotine's health risks, especially for youth.
The CDC says no tobacco products are safe and addiction can develop quickly.