Are nicotine-free e-cigarettes safe? Where can you buy them?

While most e-cigarettes involve the consumption of nicotine, many vapers attempt to gradually reduce or eliminate nicotine consumption.

Nicotine-free vaping is the most popular method for those who want to enjoy the vaping experience without the negative effects of nicotine.

There are also hobbyists who chase clouds with extremely low-nicotine and nicotine-free e-cigarette liquids.

Nicotine-free e-cigarettes and nicotine-free disposable vapes are therefore enjoying growing popularity.

Are nicotine-free e-cigarettes safe? Are they a healthier alternative to nicotine vapes? Are there possible risks?

If you are curious about the safety, addictiveness, and impact of nicotine-free e-cigarettes on your life, please read on for plenty of information about them.

What is Nicotine? and its side effects?

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco and e-cigarettes.

After vaping or smoking, nicotine (NIK-eh-teen) is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and travels to the brain, where it fuels the release of dopamine, a chemical that signals pleasure.

People who regularly use tobacco or e-cigarettes can become addicted to nicotine. If you suddenly stop using it, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.

In the event of a nicotine overdose, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.

Nicotine is harmful to brain development (under age 25) and its use during adolescence can disrupt the formation of brain circuits that control attention, learning, and susceptibility to addiction.

What is a nicotine-free vape?

A nicotine-free vape is a vaporizer device without nicotine in the e-liquid. This means that the vapor is not chemically addictive in the sense that nicotine is.

The specific ingredients of e-liquids vary depending on the brand and product. The base fluid is generally a mixture of water, vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol.

Manufacturers then add various flavors or additives to this mixture to create a specific taste.

For those who are all about the taste and perhaps the ritual of vaping, nicotine-free vapes are the way to go.

Many people are “flavor hunters” who vape purely for the pleasure of the flavors, or in some cases for the fun of blowing clouds.

Another big advantage of nicotine-free vaping is that it is one of the cheapest ways to vape.

Are nicotine-free e-cigarettes safe?

A nicotine-free vape is technically healthier or safer than vapes that contain nicotine because it does not lead to nicotine addiction, but they still have significant health concerns.

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Removing nicotine from e-liquid immediately reduces your risk of addiction.

Additionally, nicotine-free vapes offer users the opportunity to enjoy the sensory aspects of vaping without the potential addiction and health risks associated with nicotine consumption.

However, nicotine-free e-cigarettes are not completely safe or risk-free. It could harm health by irritating the lungs and throat and introducing various harmful chemicals and additives contained in e-liquids into the body.

Nicotine-free e-cigarette liquid has been proven to have the same chemical composition (PG, VG, additives and flavors) as nicotine-containing liquid, except that it does not contain nicotine.

E-cigarettes cause adverse health effects through direct contact of aerosols with tissues or cells in the oral cavity and lungs or through systemic effects on multiple organs.

The aerosol may still contain harmful substances including ultrafine particles, heavy metals (such as nickel, tin and lead) and dangerous aromatic substances called diacetyl, volatile organic compounds (acetaldehyde, acrolein and formaldehyde), etc.

These toxins can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headaches, coughing, lung disease and malaise.

Finally, the long-term effects of vaping are still not fully understood because the practice has not been around long enough for comprehensive data to be collected.

The 3 side effects of vaping without nicotine

Some of the possible short-term side effects of nicotine-free vaping are described below.

1. Irritation of the lungs and throat

Breathing in a cocktail of chemicals instead of clean air may not be safe for your body.

When heated, two components – PG and VG – in e-cigarette juice can irritate the mouth and respiratory tract. This can cause a persistent cough and increase the risk of a lung infection.

2. Inflammation

It's possible that vaping can cause an inflammatory response in the immune system, even without nicotine.

An inflammatory reaction that can be most pronounced during vaping occurs in the lungs or throat. Heavy use of e-cigarettes can cause an inflammatory response throughout the body.

3. Toxicity

The liquid and vapor contain some potentially harmful chemicals such as diacetyl, heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. This can have toxic effects on the body.

Exposure to e-cigarette vapor or these harmful chemicals can affect the activity of alveolar macrophages.

The affected cells are located in your lungs and defend your body against toxins, infectious particles, and allergens in the air you breathe.

In addition, exposure to flavorings and additives in electronic cigarettes also damages blood vessel cells in the heart.

These cells are known to play a role in long-term heart health.

The death of these cells can lead to vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Do nicotine-free vapes help you quit smoking?

E-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking and are considered at least 95% less harmful than cigarettes.

The main benefit of vaping (with nicotine) is that current smokers can obtain nicotine more safely and potential smokers are deterred from a more harmful habit.

The ingredients in nicotine-free e-cigarettes do not help reduce your nicotine dependence. But using a zero nic vape can help satisfy that pesky oral fixation.

A nicotine-free vape allows users to reduce their nicotine consumption. This will help you eventually quit smoking and significantly improve your overall health.

Three of the most popular methods of nicotine replacement therapy are nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges. You can use any of these in combination with nicotine-free e-cigarettes to quit smoking.

Success in quitting smoking with nicotine-free e-cigarettes can vary from person to person. Factors such as individual motivation, support systems, and the duration and intensity of vaping habits can all influence the effectiveness of this method.

Where can you buy nicotine-free vapes?

Nicotine-free vapes come in a variety of flavors and types to suit different preferences and vaping experiences.

You can buy them in specialized e-cigarette shops, some pharmacies and other retailers, or online.

In general, it is harder to find nicotine-free e-cigarettes or juice at local vape shops or gas stations, but ordering online is easier. These places sell e-liquids or vapes specifically for nicotine.

Almost everywhere online where disposable vapes and e-liquids are sold, “0 mg” is available as an option, meaning there are zero milligrams of nicotine per milliliter.

If you get the 0mg juice, you can vape 0mg juice in any vape mod, even those sold as salt nic devices, it still works the same.

Make sure you buy from a reputable brand, vape store or tobacco shop to avoid product quality issues.

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Nicotine-free vapes can be considered a safer alternative to cigarettes or nicotine-containing vapes, especially for people trying to quit nicotine entirely.

However, the aerosol from zero nicotine vapes can still contain pollutants that can have particularly harmful effects on your lungs and body.

It is important to approach them with caution and be aware of the potential health risks. The best way to avoid health risks and side effects is to not smoke at all.

If you have never vaped before and have never picked up and used a cigarette, do not try it now or ever. Both pose risks for different reasons.

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