The trend of using snortable caffeine instead of coffee for a quick energy boost is gaining popularity among locals.
The craze has now prompted medical professionals to issue warnings that the product can lead to overdose or even severed nostrils.
Caution Doctors Against Overdose Risk Associated With Snortable Caffeine
According to reports, people are turning to inhalable caffeine, describing it as a “less intense” version of cocaine without the negative side effects. One person, featured in a news report, discovered inhalable caffeine in November through the brand Want A Bump? ordered a 1 gram vial for $14.99 and found the instant energy boost appealing.
The person claims to now use about 500mg a week for energy, mainly at home throughout the day. He highlighted during the conversation with The NY Post that the appeal of snortable caffeine is that it doesn’t affect his sleep like taking other forms of caffeine.
He also mentioned the novelty of snoring, calling it “absolutely ridiculous,” and stating that his younger self would have found it attractive. Meanwhile Want a Bump? is competing in the market with Turbo Snort, another caffeinated nasal spray that claims to provide “400 hours of energy”, medical professionals have expressed reservations about the trend, highlighting potential risks.
Speaking about the trend, Dr. Shaline Rao, Director of Heart Failure Services at NYU Langone Hospital, Long Island, points out that “caffeine in food or drink is absorbed more slowly” than through the nose.
Because of this, he advises that precision in delivery is important for those involved in inhalable caffeine while taking into account the amount taken. The key, according to Dr. Rao, is to ensure a “safe amount,” realizing “limits on use to avoid overdosing, and allowing appropriate time between doses.”
Dr. Rao emphasized the potential risks associated with regular snoring, pointing out that it can harm the nasal passages just like the effects of cocaine. In his own words, “I am concerned that repeated inhalation of caffeine through the nose may result in damage to the nares.”
Amid the concerns of medical professionals, it should be noted that Turbo Snort costs $11.99 for a 20ml bottle at Walmart.com and has been available for several years.
However, Want A Bump! appears to be making a more significant online push, using an Influencer promotion program that offers cash incentives to individuals sharing videos featuring the product on social media.
Content creator Dillon Slaughter tried it online and gave it a “ten out of ten,” suggesting it as an alternative for those trying to quit cocaine.
On its website, the company advertises that they “don’t just sell products; we strive to improve everyday life,” while labeling its product as an “innovative energy supplement consisting of a balanced blend of caffeine and inositol [a sugar produced by the body] designed to provide a smooth and immediate boost of energy.”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
