Using VELO to Quit Smoking

Can VELO Help You Quit Smoking?

Sweden is on track to become one of the first smoke-free countries in the world, and products like VELO are playing a major role in this shift.

Nicotine pouches such as VELO can support the transition away from smoking by helping you manage cravings in situations where you’d typically reach for a cigarette. Since they don’t produce smoke, ash, or odour, they’re a cleaner, more discreet alternative.

Importantly, VELO pouches are 100% tobacco-free. According to Yale Medicine (2024), “Because nicotine pouches don’t contain tobacco, one might suggest that they are on the lower end of risk.”

Similarly, Dr. Benjamin Chaffee, professor at UCSF and expert in tobacco control, told The Guardian (2024):
“It’s reasonable to expect that these products would be less dangerous than smoking cigarettes.”

VELO vs Smoking vs Vaping: What’s the Difference?

There are some significant differences between smoking, vaping and nicotine pouches that impact your wallet, health, and lifestyle. Thankfully, at Two Wombats, we have broken it down so you can confidently review your habits and decide if making the switch is right for you.

Price Breakdown

Smoking is expensive. A typical 20-a-day smoker spends over £4,800 per year.

What This Means

By switching to VELO, you could save over £3,000 a year, enough for a holiday or a serious financial boost.

Plus, VELO pouches often last longer than disposable vapes, meaning fewer repeat purchases, fewer trips to the shop, and fewer inconveniences.

Nicotine Content

VELO comes in a variety of strengths, allowing you to have more control over your nicotine consumption and to perfectly match your nicotine needs.

Some days you might seek a stronger dose, other days something lighter. With nicotine pouches, you’re in control, adjust your nicotine level easily to match your mood.

Nicotine Absorption and Delivery

Different products deliver nicotine at different speeds and strengths. Here’s how they compare:

Why This Matters

Cigarettes and vapes deliver nicotine quickly through the lungs, increasing addiction potential.

VELO pouches release nicotine more slowly via the gums. This gives you a more controlled, longer-lasting experience, with no smoke and no lung exposure.

Choosing the Right Strength

• Light smokers: Start with 4-6mg VELO pouches.
• Heavier smokers: Choose 8-10mg for a stronger experience.
• Switching from vaping or cigarettes? VELO offers a similar nicotine hit, but in a safer, cleaner way.
  

Learn more about nicotine strengths in our dedicated blog.

Health Considerations

While VELO is considered less harmful than smoking, it’s not risk-free. Here's how products compare:

What You Should Know

• Cigarettes: The most harmful option, with over 7,000 toxic chemicals.
• Vapes: No smoke, but still linked to lung irritation.
• VELO: No inhalation involved. Risks include minor gum issues, but no impact on lung health.

Social & Practical Use

As smoking bans expand and vaping restrictions grow, VELO gives you back your freedom.

In a recent Two Wombats survey, users reported vaping secretly at work and in public toilets. VELO removes the need for that.

Why VELO Is a Practical Choice

• Ultra-discreet: Use it anywhere, no one will know.
• No smell: No smoke, no vapour, no odour.
• Convenient: Use at work, while travelling, or during social events.

Summary: Why Make the Switch to VELO?

As you can see, smoking has an impact on numerous aspects of your life. Cutting down or quitting can affect your wallet, health, and day-to-day habits.

With VELO, you can:

• Protect your lungs, no smoke, no vapour
• Save thousands of pounds per year
• Control your nicotine use more precisely
• Enjoy nicotine discreetly, without judgment

Extra Tips to Help You Quit Smoking 

Switching to VELO pouches can be a great first step toward quitting smoking, but at Two Wombats, we understand it’s not always easy. That’s why it helps to combine nicotine pouches with other strategies to give yourself the best chance of success.

Here are some extra tips to support your journey:

• Replace the Habit: Pair your VELO use with new routines like chewing gum, sipping water, or going for a short walk. 
• Manage Triggers: Notice when and where you’d usually smoke, then plan healthier alternatives to get you through those moments.
• Build Your Support System: Use quit-smoking apps, connect with support groups, or call helplines when you need an extra boost of motivation.

8 Amazing Things That Happen to Your Body After You Quit Smoking

The amazing part about quitting smoking, is that your body starts healing almost immediately:

• 20 minutes in:
  Your heart rate and blood pressure begin to return to normal.
• 48 hours in:
  Carbon monoxide levels in your blood drop, and your oxygen levels increase. Your sense of taste and smell start to sharpen.
• 3 months in:
  Lung function improves noticeably. You may find it easier to breathe, exercise, and cough less often.
• 1 year in:
  Your risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half compared to when you were still smoking.
• 5 years in:
  The risk of stroke drops to the same level as someone who has never smoked.
• 10 years in:
  The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a current smoker. Other cancer risks, like mouth, throat, and pancreas, also decrease.
• 15 years in:
  Your risk of heart disease becomes similar to that of someone who has never smoked.
• Long-term:
  Your overall life expectancy increases, and you’re likely to live healthier years with better lung and heart health.

VELO helps you get there by offering a smoke-free way to stay on track.

Real Story: How VELO Helped Emily Quit Smoking

Emily, 34, tried gum, patches, even hypnotherapy, but nothing stuck. She just couldn’t give up the smoking habit. 

“I always went back to cigarettes. One day, I decided to try VELO Tropical Mango 10mg. I loved the flavour, and it gave me the support I needed. I was so relieved to finally find something that worked.”

Emily is now cigarette and nicotine free for 9 months. She used pouches for 6 months before being able to completely quit. She credits VELO for making the difference and making the transition so smooth. 

Emily’s favourite VELO flavours: Tropical Mango, Ruby Berry, and Strawberry Ice. 

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