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shannonlee
Tue, Feb-26-02, 15:33
Does anybody know if Nicorette has sugar in it? If so, how much?

I quit smoking in December and have been chewing Nicorette. I'm wondering if this could be affecting my progress.

I would appreciate any information available!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!!!

:wave:
Atriana
Tue, Feb-26-02, 21:04
I have a generic brand of Nicorette and it lists sorbitol as the sweetener. So, sugar alcohol yes, actual sugar no - at least in the generic version.
shannonlee
Wed, Feb-27-02, 09:23
Thanks for the info!

Does the sugar alcohol affect your weight loss?

:daze:
Atriana
Wed, Feb-27-02, 11:05
Sugar alcohol is one of those "Your mileage may vary" sort of things. It is NOT metabolized as a carb. However, some people secrete insulin just by the very taste of something sweet - and insulin control is really what we are all after. So, for most people, it shouldn't affect weight loss, (that is why sugar alcohol is used in low carb products). But, for some people yes, it will affect weight loss. Sorry I couldn't give you a more concrete, yes or no answer.
shannonlee
Wed, Feb-27-02, 13:01
I appreciate all the help I can get!!

Thanks so much!

-Shannon
skarulisap
Fri, Jul-12-02, 12:19
Dear Mr. Skarulis,

We have received your e-mail message regarding our product Nicorette.

There are 200 mg (0.2 g ) of carbohydrates in each piece
of Nicorette.

There is under 1 calorie in each piece of Nicorette.

There are 11 mg of sodium in 2 mg Nicorette and 13 mg of
sodium in 4 mg Nicorette.

We appreciate your interest in Nicorette and hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Maureen
Product Information Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Case # 1695640
chelles
Mon, Jul-29-02, 21:48
Glad to hear from the Nicorette people.

I have been worried about quitting again. I quit in January and by March had gained 12 pounds.

Lost them by smoking again, and in day 9 of induction.

I guess I can get nicotine to keep my weight down through the gum.
SandyOre
Mon, Feb-21-05, 22:29
Dear Mr. Skarulis,

There are 200 mg (0.2 g ) of carbohydrates in each piece
of Nicorette.

There is under 1 calorie in each piece of Nicorette.

Maureen
Product Information Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Case # 1695640
I take it that she meant 200 MICROGRAMS of carbs?:eek: