Vaping is just as bad for fitness as smoking cigarettes
Vaping reduces exercise capacity by approximately 15 percent, similar to traditional cigarette smoking.Summary
Research from Manchester Metropolitan University reveals that e-cigarette users experience about a 15 percent reduction in exercise capacity compared to non-users. The study, involving adults aged 30 and under, found that both smokers and vapers reach exhaustion faster during intense cycling tests due to impaired oxygen absorption and blood vessel swelling.
Ultrasound scans showed that vaping causes damage and swelling in blood vessels, which hinders efficient oxygen transport. This leads to increased breathlessness and a faster buildup of lactic acid, causing premature muscle fatigue. While vaping is often considered less harmful than smoking due to fewer carcinogens, experts warn it can still trigger DNA damage and inflammation.
As vaping popularity surpasses smoking in the UK, researchers emphasize that the long-term health consequences for non-smokers are becoming increasingly difficult to justify.
(Source：PerthNow)
