Deaths from vaping have recently been highlighted in almost all media in Sweden, and we at cigge media feel that we should also address this in our channels, as we want to clarify some questions.
Below we refer to Sveriges Radio and an interview on P4 Extra with Sveriges Radio's New York correspondent, Patrik Holmström.
”- It is not really known what caused these deaths, but what is suspected is that most of these deaths are linked to people smoking e-cigarettes flavoured with THC, which is the active ingredient in cannabis. However, it cannot be stated with complete certainty that this is the cause.”
Further on P4 Extra, the presenter speaks with Louis Ademark, who is an associate professor of neurobiology. At the end of the interview, the presenter asks:
Would you say that smoking e-cigarettes is better than regular tobacco cigarettes?
- ”Yes, I would say that based on the knowledge I have today.”
We also did some Googling ourselves and found a video from Chicago's ”WGN News” where they say that these deaths are due to e-juice that is not controlled and contains vitamin E & THC.
Vitamin E in an e-juice does not turn into vapour like regular e-juice does, but instead turns into an oil that settles in the lungs and causes inflammation. Vitamin E is the substance that is the main focus in the vaping-related deaths, according to health institutes in the USA, which are currently investigating this.
It is worth mentioning that there have been no deaths in Sweden due to vaping; these cases only concern the USA.
At cigge, we only work with companies that sell TPD-approved e-liquids that are controlled and tested and that do NOT contain either THC or Vitamin E.
What does an E-juice contain?
An e-juice contains various substances; below you will find a list of what an e-juice from our range contains:
· Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
VG is an organic additive found in many common foods available in grocery stores.
· Propylene Glycol (PG)
PG is just as common as VG; there are many different products containing PG among common foods.
· Water
An E-juice contains demineralised water, which means that minerals and salt have been filtered out.
· Flavourings
This varies from e-juice to e-juice, but an e-juice contains different food flavourings, such as strawberry flavouring, chocolate flavouring, etc.
· Nicotine
In our range, we have e-juices with or without nicotine. In our product information, we clearly show whether the e-juice contains nicotine, and there are several different nicotine strengths as well as nicotine-free options to choose from. To provide information in case you were unaware, nicotine is a neurotoxin, and we urge NO ONE to start using nicotine products if they do not have a need for them.
If you want help reducing your nicotine intake, you can contact us and we will help you with a strategy to reduce your nicotine intake.
How can I increase my safety regarding E-juice?
If you use electronic cigarettes and are going to buy e-juice online or in a physical store, make sure to do your homework. Only buy e-juice from reputable retailers that sell high-quality e-juice that is safe to use. It is worth spending a few extra kronor on an e-juice made to the highest quality, as we mention in one of our previous posts about safety regarding e-cigarettes & e-juice; if you want to read more, click here.
If you are unsure what the e-juice contains and there is no clear information about the product, make sure to contact the company and ask for the list of ingredients before making your purchase.
Would you like to read more about what TPD-approved e-juices mean? Click here and read our previous post about what TPD means and how it has affected you as a consumer.
