Electronic Cigarettes, the FDA, Anti-freeze and Teenagers…

….how are these four connected?

With all the products the FDA routinely approves of that we later discover are harmful or even deadly, you have to wonder why the agency is focusing so much on the minute traces of diethylene glycol found in ONE sample since clearly th is i

s a very common ingredient many of us are ingesting regularly.

Diethylene glycol may be a toxic ingredient but exactly how toxic is it?

1. It is has one-tenth the toxicity of aspirin.
2. It has one-fortieth the toxicity of nicotine (the primary ingredient in electronic cigarette vapor).

Diethylene glycol is also found in everyday consumable products like:

- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Cough syrup
- Wine
- Dog food
- And many others…

That’s not to say that diethylene glycol is totally harmless and we shouldn’t have any concerns about it. But when the FDA starts focusing on words like ‘diethylene glycol’ and ‘anti-freeze’ it sure does sound scary. However, a little bit of education on the facts puts it back in perspective doesn’t it? By the way, water is another ingredient found in anti-freeze!

The back story…. Apparently the FDA found very small traces of diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze, in one sample of electronic cigarette solution they analyzed. They are also concerned that teenagers will get addicted to electronic smoking. How serious are these issues? Are e-cigarettes harmful devices that should be banned? Let’s get the facts straight and put all this information into perspective.

The FDA tends to give the impression that they have regulatory control over nicotine. That is not always the case. FDA regulates smoking cessation products and claims.

That’s why electronic cigarettes are not marketed as a means to quit smoking rather, they are marketed as a smoking alternative.

Another “concern” expressed by the FDA is that electronic cigarettes target underage kids. Here is an FDA quote from one of their reports:

“These products are marketed and sold to young people and are readily available online and in shopping malls. They are also available in different flavors, such as chocolate and mint, which may appeal to young people”.

There is absolutely zero evidence that e-cigarettes target teenagers. Just the opposite… the marketing is focused on adults who already smoke and are searching for a healthier alternative they can use in public places. The initial cost of entry for a top of the line electronic cigarette is not practical for most teenagers.

I encourage you to do your own research and due diligence when it comes to the electronic cigarette. See if this is something that will benefit you. Look at all sides of the story and try to get unbiased information. Right now the FDA appears to be biased against electronic smoking for some reason. Do they have a hidden agenda? Who knows… but I think I detect trace elements of BS in the FDA reports!

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