
SmokingSeptember 10, 2024
Vape Additives that Mimic Nicotine Are Potent—and Largely Unregulated
Nicotine analogs allow e-cigarette makers to avoid traditional tobacco product regulations. But data on their safety in humans are lacking
Bradley van Paridon is a Canadian science journalist based in Belgium. He holds a Ph.D. in parasitology. Follow him on Twitter @bvanparidon
Vape Additives that Mimic Nicotine Are Potent—and Largely Unregulated
Nicotine analogs allow e-cigarette makers to avoid traditional tobacco product regulations. But data on their safety in humans are lacking
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