Vaping damages arteries and blood vessels in the same way as smoking

Vaping causes significant damage to blood vessels in the same way as smoking traditional cigarettes, a study has found.  Blood vessels become stiffer and less effective in vapers and people who both vape and smoke, China Chelating Agent compared to non-smokers.  People who only inhale from cigarettes and do not vape also have the same issue of stiffening blood vessels.   Nicotine — the addictive substance in vapes and cigarettes — constricts blood vessels and over time this leads to a loss of elasticity.  Rigid arteries and blood vessels are known to increase a person's risk of developing heart disease.   Scroll down for video  Blood vessels become stiffer and less effective in vapers and people who both vape and smoke. Cigarette only smokers had the same issue. Rigid arteries and blood vessels are known to increase a person's risk of developing heart disease (stock) RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next JUUL patents an AI-powered device to curb addiction by... New York doctors urge Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban all... Experts question whether vaping epidemic is behind younger... Doctors say vaping could make you more susceptible to... Share this article Share 450 shares Researchers studied more than 400 men and women aged between 21 and 45 made up of non-smokers, cigarette smokers, e-cigarette users and people who both smoked and vaped. All e-cigarette users were former cigarette smokers. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on Wednesday, found that former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes and dual users had arteries that were just as stiff as those in traditional smokers. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on Wednesday, found that former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes and dual users had arteries that were just as stiff as those in traditional smokers (stock) Jessica Fetterman, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, led the research and said stiffening of the arteries can contribute to heart disease. She said: 'Many people believe e-cigarettes are safer than combustible cigarettes. 'In fact, most e-cigarette users say the primary reason they use e-cigarettes is because they think e-cigarettes pose less of a health risk.