A proof of concept randomised placebo controlled factorial trial to examine the efficacy of St John's wort for smoking cessation and chromium to prevent weight gain on smoking cessation.

BACKGROUND: St John's wort is an effective antidepressant that can reduce tobacco withdrawal symptoms, but it is not known whether it assists cessation. Chromium assists weight loss and might limit post cessation weight gain. METHODS: In a factorial design, we randomised smokers stopping smoki...

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Main Authors: Parsons, A, Ingram, J, Inglis, J, Aveyard, P, Johnstone, E, Brown, K, Franklin, M, Bermudez, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009