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Your body transforms after you quit smoking. Here’s how.
We’re all aware of the many long-term health benefits of quitting smoking. From a reduced risk of cancer, heart attack and stroke, there are so many great reasons to quit.
However, did you know that in addition to these longterm benefits, quitters can enjoy some health benefits within the first few months, weeks and even minutes of stopping?
Ready to learn more? Here’s how your body transforms when you stop smoking.
Blood pressure and pulse rate
Just 20 minutes after you stop smoking, your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.
Oxygen levels, carbon monoxide and breathing
Eight hours after you quit smoking, the oxygen levels in your body return to normal. Meanwhile, your carbon monoxide levels are reduced by half. 24 hours after you stop smoking, the carbon monoxide has been fully eliminated and your lungs will begin to clear out mucus and other debris caused by smoking.
72 hours after you quit smoking, your breathing becomes easier and your bronchial tubes relax. At this point, your energy levels will increase as well.
Taste and smell
48 hours after quitting, your ability to taste and smell improves.
Circulation
Two to 12 weeks after quitting, circulation throughout your body improves, and at this stage you’ll notice that walking and running becomes easier.
Risk of heart attack
Five years after you quit smoking, your risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
Risk of lung cancer
10 years after you quit smoking, your risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.
Risk of heart disease
15 years after quitting, your risk of heart disease is nearly the same as someone who has never smoked.
Ready to quit?
Many people rely solely on willpower to quit smoking, however only 3-5% of quitters are successful through this method. If you’re planning on quitting, you don’t have to rely solely on willpower. For instance, did you know that nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can double your chances of quitting compared to willpower alone? Nicorette® (Contains nicotine, stop smoking aid, requires willpower, always read the label) is available in a huge variety of products designed to support quitters throughout their journey.
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