Heavy metals like lead, nickel, and manganese have been found in the aerosol (commonly referred to as "vapor") that comes from electronic cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes have metal coils that heat the e-liquid solution. Over time, these coils dissolve and break down, releasing tiny metallic nanoparticles into the solution. Inhaling metallic particles is not good for your lungs or your health

Tobacco companies know that flavors are very appealing and use them to target kids and teenagers. Flavors are not only appealing because of the taste, but because they give teens the ability to consume nicotine without the harsh taste of cigarettes.

Tobacco companies say that they are not marketing to young people with flavored products. If that is true, then why are their products usually named after candy flavors or located near candy items or other places kids and teens visit in the store?

Some chemicals used to flavor electronic cigarette are "cytotoxic"

Cyto = cell

Toxic = to poison

This means the chemicals in these flavorings kill cells in your body and organ tissue. Cherry and cinnamon flavors are common and known to have cytotoxic effects.

Electronic cigarettes, disposables, JUULs, and vapes actually produce an AEROSOL! 💨

That's right! Other aerosols you might be more familiar with are things like hairspray, deodorant, or air fresheners.

The term "vape" is misleading because it makes you think these products produce a harmless water vapor. But that's not true.

We don't know EVERYTHING that is in these products.

As of right now, these products are NOT regulated by the FDA (that's the Food and Drug Administration). The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety of medicines, tobacco products, medical devices, cosmetics (like make-up and shampoos), and food and beverage.

Basically, anything that humans consume should be FDA-approved meaning they have been put to the test, can show that they are safe, and do what they say they will do.

And because e-cigarettes are not being regulated, the makers of these products technically don't have to be honest with their customers about what's in them... so they aren't.

Seems pretty shady, right?