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[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 108.Thorin M.H., Wihlborg A., kesson K., Gerdhem P

While Juul pods, like other e-cigarettes, comprise a mix of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, other flavors and nicotine, the acidified nicotine salts are unique to Juul and make it easier to inhale and deliver nicotine at substantially higher concentrations. Per CBS KPIX affiliate in San Francisco, Juul released a statement in response to the study, saying their products were designed to convert adult smokers from cigarettes by providing a similar nicotine experience, which other e-cigarettes and failed to do

In addition, a few studies found that other commonly reported reasons to use e-cigarettes among people who smoke include that e-cigarettes were perceived as less harmful than cigarettes to users and bystanders and that e-cigarettes can be used when/where smoking is not allowed 5

Instead, the reverse is true