Doctor compares smoking, vaping and weed to show which is worse for you
A doctor ranked nicotine products from least to most harmful: gum and lozenges first, then vaping, then cigarettes, noting cannabis smoke is roughly comparable to cigarette smoke.Summary
Dr. Peter Attia appeared on the Huberman Lab podcast to compare the health risks of smoking, vaping, and cannabis. He established a clear ranking for nicotine products from least to most harmful: nicotine gum and lozenges first, followed by vaping, with cigarettes being the most harmful. While vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, both doctors emphasized that avoiding inhalation entirely is the best approach, with gum, lozenges, and patches being preferable to smoking or vaping. Regarding cannabis, Dr. Attia explained that smoking one joint causes roughly comparable harm to smoking one cigarette in terms of smoke exposure, though typical cannabis users consume far less smoke than regular cigarette smokers who may smoke 20 or more cigarettes daily. Dr. Huberman also raised concerns about high-THC cannabis being linked to increased psychosis risk, particularly among young men. The doctors concluded that for nicotine users, non-inhaled methods are best, and for cannabis users, edibles are preferable to smoking to reduce health risks.
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