Vaping Beats IQOS Says the Science
Vaping Vs IQOS in quit smoking attempts – which option is the best according to the science?
It seems the Heat Not Burn Product IQOS is not as popular as refillable e-cigarettes according to a new UK scientific study.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London say whilst it delivers less nicotine than lit cigarettes, those tested preferred using refillable vape kits despite IQOS delivering nicotine faster.
The team compared the IQOS with a refillable vape kit containing vape juice with a 20mg nicotine content, and the US version of JUUL [up to 59mg nicotine] and found the majority of smokers did not have their cravings slowed using the HNB product.
The results showed that whilst IQOS could be effective in stop smoking attempts, those tested preferred refillable vape kits.
Study lead author, Professor Peter Hajek said:
IQOS IS LIKELY TO BE USEFUL TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT, PARTICULARLY IN COUNTRIES LIKE JAPAN, WHERE E-CIGARETTES ARE BANNED; BUT IN COUNTRIES WHERE E-CIGARETTES ARE AVAILABLE, THEY ARE LIKELY TO REMAIN THE MORE POPULAR CHOICE.
I’ve used an IQOS and actually quite liked the experience – I’m sure that will piss a few people off lol.
The whole HNB saga has been a bone of contention in the vape scene for an age, but the UK Government says it is 95% safer than smoking – so for me anything that gets smokers to quit has to be a good thing….if it’s as safe as vaping.
Still, it’s good to see refillable vape kits are still the tool of choice if you really want to quit smoking – cheaper too