Are you a “dual user” of cigarettes and electronic cigarette? Do you know it is better to vape than to smoke? Anyway, in this passage I am going to talk about the differences between e cigarettes and cigarettes. In the vaping vs. smoking standoff, most people believe it’s the case where the lesser of the two evils wins. But is vaping really an evil that falls in the same category as smoking?

One main factor would be tar. There is none present in vapor whereas smoking anything will produce a thick and toxic byproduct. If you blow cigarette smoke out on a napkin it will turn yellow instantly however with vapor it will remain white. This gives us an idea as to what it may be doing to the inside of our lungs.

One important thing to note is that when we are talking about e-liquid, we are only recommending that you use trusted companies that produce their liquid in sterile environments in the USA and other countries with similar regulations. There are only four main ingredients in every bottle of e-juice. The first one being glycerin, which is an organic compound found in vegetables. (It was also a popular song in the 90’s by a band called Bush.)

The second ingredient is propylene glycol, a substance found in asthma inhalers. Next there is food grade flavoring which actually gives the juice its distinct taste. We still do not know the effect of inhaling these flavors over a long period of time, but so far there has not been any studies done showing major adverse long term side effects. If you think about it, anytime we smell anything we are inhaling that “scent” into our lungs and bloodstream. Also keep in mind that flavoring only makes up a small percentage of the actual e-liquid.

Last but not least is nicotine, which is actually not a carcinogen, although it can be highly addictive. For that reason, many juices are also available without any nicotine. In cigarettes there are a number of lethal additives such as Hydrogen Cyanide, Carbon Monoxide and Formaldehyde, just to name a couple. There has been a recent article showing the formation of Formaldehyde in e-liquid at high temperatures. This study has been debunked many times and even disputed by the actual scientists that conducted the experiment.

The major argument being that vapers would never need to reach those dangerous temperatures in order to enjoy their vaping experience. In other words, nobody would be able to endure the taste of the conditions set forth in the experiment. Interestingly enough, even when used properly, cigarettes still contain Formaldehyde, so keep that in mind while being lectured about toxic substances by tobacco smokers.Electronic cigarette are truly better!

Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 known cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds and 400 other toxins. This includes nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. Here is a more exhaustive yet incomplete list. Keep in mind the list goes even further.
Safety is also a major concern for most people who want to make the switch to vaping. It can be dangerous if not educated about the proper usage of batteries, especially when using sub ohm atomizers on mechanical and unregulated mods. Please note that sub ohm tanks should not be used with mechanical mods that have hybrid top caps. (I don’t know why, but I heard Rip Trippers say this so it must be true) Forums are also a great way to ask questions about safety and learn through other people’s experiences.

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