How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your Body?
Half-lives, cotinine and why no honest page can tell you the exact hour you become nicotine-free.
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What a half-life actually means
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Nicotine and cotinine
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Why individual variation matters
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Sources
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Educational information only. This article does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and does not replace individualized guidance from a healthcare professional. If nicotine gum is helping you stay smoke-free, staying smoke-free comes first.