The Potential Health Benefits of E-Cigarettes

Dec.02.2022
The Potential Health Benefits of E-Cigarettes
In Italy, buying e-cigarettes has become a common habit, especially for those trying to quit smoking. The health effects are unclear.

In recent years, buying e-cigarettes has become a common habit among Italians, especially among smokers who are trying to quit. They are very careful to find cigarette products that are less harmful than traditional ones.


This explains the rapid growth of the non-smoking product market, such as electronic cigarettes, refills, liquids, and accessories, which are being sold by an increasing number of brick-and-mortar stores and online shops. For example, on one of the largest online stores, Terpy.it, people from all over Italy looking for "cheap nicotine beard trimmings" have found their answer, aiming to find everything they need to safely mix their own liquids.


However, while many consumers of these products praise their benefits, the impact of e-cigarettes on health from a scientific perspective is not yet fully understood. Let us try to comprehend it together in this article.


Electronic cigarettes: Potential Health Benefits


Let's be clear: as a relatively new product, there is no reliable data regarding its effectiveness or safety. Currently, it is unclear to what extent its use may pose health risks, especially in the long term, but the current results appear promising.


According to the first discovery that has emerged and is still undergoing testing by the scientific community, electronic cigarettes seem to be able to help habitual smokers quit smoking. The evidence shows that they are more effective than other products such as nicotine patches and gum.


At least, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2019, it has been confirmed that the effectiveness of the method is credible, albeit only when compared to other nicotine replacement therapies.


It should be noted that on a global scale, the UK has the second highest number of users of this product after the United States. This is due to the UK authorities implementing an active anti-smoking policy, which includes using e-cigarettes as a means of preventing smoking, as well as developing awareness and prevention plans targeting the harmful effects of tobacco.


Electronic Cigarettes as a Quitting Aid: How to Increase Your Chances of Success


However, it is evident that among all smokers intending to quit, only those who use electronic cigarettes correctly are more likely to succeed. In fact, this means adhering to two fundamental rules:


Avoid double consumption, that is, do not be a consumer of both traditional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.


Gradually reduce the nicotine content in the liquid until it is completely removed within the first six months of use.


Ultimately, in order to break this unpleasant habit, it is necessary to realize that electronic cigarettes are a temporary support and cannot replace traditional cigarettes. They are only more effective when used in combination with specifically prescribed therapy for this purpose.


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