TOBACCO SMOKING IN RELATION TO BLOOD SUGAR, BLOOD LACTIC ACID AND METABOLISM

30 June 1934

journal article
research article
Published by American Physiological Society in American Journal of Physiology-Legacy Content

Vol. 109 (1) , 118-122
https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplegacy.1934.109.1.118

Abstract

Moderate tobacco smoking had no significant effect on the blood sugar, blood lactic acid or respiratory quotient of [10] normal, fasting young men. The metabolic rate may be increased 5-15% for 45 min. after smoking.