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There are many, many different beliefs and opinions out there surrounding vaping, smoking, and nicotine. Plenty of lifelong smokers have insisted that vaping has helped them on their path to quitting smoking. However, health and government institutions insist that vaping is just as bad as smoking. So what is the truth? This is what we’ll be discussing in this article.

What Is Nicotine? 

Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical found in tobacco plants. It is simultaneously a stimulant and a sedative. The chemical stimulates the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline, but it also helps reduce anxiety. Nicotine causes the release of endorphins and dopamine, leading to its addictiveness.

In itself, nicotine does not have a significant impact on the health of smokers and non-smokers alike. However, some nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, restlessness, low attention span, and cravings. Nicotine intake methods include vaping (vape juice) and smoking, chewing, or snorting tobacco. 

How is Vaping Different From Smoking?

Vaping and smoking are two methods used to deliver nicotine. A standard cigarette consists of dried tobacco leaves rolled into a piece of paper. When smoking, you burn the tobacco leaf and create smoke. A vast majority of smoking-related illnesses are due to the toxins produced by burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke.

Vaping, on the other hand, involves heating nicotine juice and inhaling the steam. It’s a much less harmful process than smoking.

What is in Vaping Liquid?

Commercial vaping liquid (e-liquid) contains standard levels of nicotine ranging from 0 to 18 mg. For comparison, Nicotine Replacement Therapy products such as patches, gum, and lozenges contain 2 to 22 mg of nicotine. 

Other e-liquid ingredients include:

• Propylene glycol (PG) – This mimics the sensation of smoking in the throat.
• Vegetable glycerine (VG) – This encourages vapour production. The smokiest atomizers available today are up to 80% VG by volume.
• Flavouring – There is a wide variety of e-liquids available in vape shops today. Flavours include tobacco, menthol, fruit (raspberry, banana, grape), dessert (apple pie, lemon tart, apple butter), candy, and more.
• Water
• Nicotine

What Are The Advantages Of Vaping? 

Nicotine has been associated with tobacco for so long that it is almost synonymous with smoking. Many people assume that it is the main culprit of the millions of deaths due to smoking-related illnesses each year. Epidemiological studies have shown, however, that there is no link between pharmacological nicotine and cancer or cardiovascular diseases.

Vaping delivers nicotine through the inhalation of steam created by the burning of vape juice. There are a lot fewer toxins, and it is a much less expensive hobby than buying cartons of cigarettes.

Vaping is also a common method used to quit smoking. It allows you to slowly reduce nicotine intake while still going through all the motions of smoking. After a while, your body may be able to get used to smoking nicotine-free vape juice. 

Conclusion

Smoking is a dangerous habit because of the toxins released by burning tobacco. Nicotine in itself does not cause cancer or heart disease, and vaping is one of the safest ways it can be consumed. Vaping is much less of a health risk, and it is also a much cheaper hobby than smoking.

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