Menthol Flavoring and Vape Toxicity
Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke. Research using a specially designed robotic system that mimics human breathing and vaping behavior indicates that commercially available e-cigarette liquids containing menthol generate a greater number of toxic microparticles compared to menthol-free liquids.
Impact on Lung Health
An analysis of patient records from e-cigarette smokers reveals that menthol users often take shallower breaths and have poorer lung function compared to those who use non-menthol products. These findings remained consistent regardless of age, gender, race, pack-years of smoking, or the use of nicotine or cannabis-containing vaping products, suggesting that menthol additives may specifically increase the health risks of vaping.
