Study to Analyze Effects of Flavoring in E-cigarettes

Jul.21.2022
The US NIH and FDA have granted $3.6 million to the University of Louisville to research the effects of flavorings in e-cigarettes.

According to reports, the United States National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration recently granted $3.6 million to the University of Louisville for research on the impact of flavoring agents used in electronic cigarette products.


Christina Lee Brown, a researcher at the Environmental Studies Institute at the University of Louisville, aims to gain a better understanding of the short and long-term effects of seasonings.


Alex Karl, an assistant professor in the Physiology department and co-leader of the project, stated that "E-cigarettes are a new product and we do not fully understand their effect on health. Understanding this could help us make better procurement and regulatory decisions.


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