Vaping or smoking reduces fitness by 15% in young adults, study finds
A study shows vaping and smoking reduce fitness in healthy young adults by 15%.Summary
A study conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University reveals that both vaping and cigarette smoking can reduce physical fitness by 15% in healthy young adults aged 18 to 30. The research compared non-smokers, cigarette smokers, and exclusive vapers, finding that both smokers and vapers experienced faster shortness of breath, quicker leg fatigue, and impaired blood vessel function during exercise.
The study suggests that vaping impairs the body's ability to supply oxygen to muscles effectively, leading to reduced endurance and faster lactic acid buildup. While e-cigarettes may contain fewer cancer-causing chemicals than traditional tobacco, they still damage blood vessel function and lung efficiency during physical activity. Experts from the European Respiratory Society warn that these findings are significant due to the rising popularity of vaping among youth, noting potential long-term risks like inflammation and DNA damage.
(Source：Thehealthsite)
