Electronic Cigarettes effects are very similar to drinking coffee

A UK professor has made a striking comparison between the effects of electronic cigarettes with nicotine and drinking coffee. This statement was made following a recent test conducted at Queen Mary University in London, England.

The Test and Its Findings

The test, supervised by Professor Peter Hayek, involved a subject who had his levels of carbon monoxide checked after using an electronic cigarette and then a tobacco cigarette. Hayek stated, “Many people perceive nicotine itself as a dangerous poison, but if nicotine is consumed without the accompanying toxins, as with an electronic cigarette, then the health effects would be very similar to drinking coffee.”

BBC reporter Graham Satchell further clarified that “E-cigarettes contain no discernible toxins or carbon monoxide.” The test involved using a carbon monoxide detector before the test, immediately after using an electronic cigarette, and then immediately after using a tobacco cigarette. The results clearly demonstrated that electronic cigarettes do not increase carbon monoxide levels in the body, unlike tobacco cigarettes.

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is highly dangerous for the body. There is substantial evidence that high levels of carbon monoxide in the blood of smokers is a primary factor leading to increased rates of cardiovascular diseases, such as angina and heart attacks. It is evident that the reduced oxygen supply caused by carbon monoxide is a significant factor.

References:

• Electronic Cigarettes vs. Smoking – How do they compare?
• Carbon Monoxide in Cigarette Smoke