Nicotine is a nitrogen-containing chemical found in several types of plants, including the tobacco plant. It can also be created synthetically.  Along with red peppers, aubergine, tomatoes and potatoes, tobacco plants derive from the nightshade family of plants and contain a specific type of nicotine known as nicotiana tabacum.  While not excessively harmful or cancer-causing … Continue reading Nicotine: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly