Does Nicotine Replace Food for the Body?
                                
                                
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                                Chronic smokers consume less vitamin C, total fiber, and other essential nutrients compared to nonsmokers. This nutritional disparity highlights a fundamental truth: while nicotine can suppress appetite, it does not, and cannot, replace food as a source of vital nutrients and energy for the body.