Smoking is harmful and affects all organs, including the liver, which is responsible for detoxification
The study found that chewing tobacco users develop these cancers at a higher rate and often at a younger age than cigarette smokers.The high concentration of carcinogens in chewing tobacco also increases the risk of other cancers, including esophageal and laryngeal cancers
Herbal remedies should be approached cautiously, as many lack evidence and some may be hepatotoxic
Increased Fibrosis: Chronic exposure to tobacco can accelerate fibrosis, the scarring of liver tissue that leads to long-term liver dysfunction
This direct exposure damages cells and increases the likelihood of mutations that can lead to cancer.The Nature Communications study highlighted that even moderate use of chewing tobacco over time can result in precancerous lesions and a faster progression to malignant tumors compared to cigarette smoking
Unlike cigarettes, where toxins are inhaled, chewing tobacco exposes the oral mucosa directly to these chemicals
