Are Nicotine-Free Cigarettes Really Safe

Research suggests that low nicotine and nicotine-free cigarettes may not be significantly less harmful to smokers compared to regular cigarettes. 

• A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2015 investigated the impact of smoking reduced-nicotine cigarettes on 840 participants over six weeks. The researchers found that although participants reduced their nicotine intake, they did not significantly decrease the number of cigarettes smoked per day, and there were no substantial improvements in their carbon monoxide levels or smoking-related biomarkers. 

• Another study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2019, examined the effects of using nicotine-free e-cigarettes among 135 participants over four weeks. The reason for the lack of significant changes in carbon monoxide levels, lung function, or respiratory symptoms among participants using nicotine-free e-cigarettes is not entirely clear. One possibility is that while e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they still contain harmful chemicals such as flavorings and solvents that can have adverse effects on health. 

• These studies suggest that while low nicotine and nicotine-free cigarettes may help reduce nicotine consumption, they do not necessarily lead to substantial health improvements. All tobacco products, including alternatives, contain harmful substances such as tar and toxic chemicals that can lead to health problems like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. 

• Ultimately, the best course of action for smokers is to quit entirely or seek evidence-based smoking cessation methods to protect their health and reduce the risks associated with tobacco use. 

Source:- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18535053/ 

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