Do you really know? What does vaping do to the body?
Oct 2, 2025
Vaping's popularity is soaring, particularly among youth, with millions adopting it as an alternative to smoking. The podcast dives into what e-liquids really contain and how vaping differs from traditional smoking, highlighting that it's not without risks. It discusses the potential impacts on respiratory health and the dangers of nicotine addiction. Dental health concerns are also addressed, revealing links to gum issues and enamel damage. Tips for minimizing risks include avoiding vaping for non-smokers and ensuring quality e-liquids.
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What's In Vape Juice
- E-liquids mainly contain propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin, flavourings, and often nicotine.
- Heating and aerosolising these food-grade flavourings can create potentially harmful by-products.
No Combustion, Fewer Classic Toxins
- Vaping turns liquid into an inhalable aerosol without combustion, so it lacks cigarette smoke's tar, carbon monoxide, and some carcinogens.
- This absence underpins claims that e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than tobacco smoking.
Reduced Harm Isn’t Harmless
- Public health estimates suggest e-cigarettes may be about 95% less harmful than tobacco, but this is a relative measure.
- Reduced harm doesn't mean harmless; long-term effects remain uncertain and under study.