New Study Reveals: Electronic Cigarettes Have No Negative Impact on Bone Structure

It is well known that smoking has numerous adverse effects on human health, primarily damaging respiratory and cardiovascular functions. Tobacco also harms the skeletal system in the human body, a viewpoint recently approved by the Archives of Toxicology journal.

Over the past few decades, there has been substantial evidence from various studies demonstrating the negative impact of smoking on bone structure. Long-term smokers of traditional tobacco have a higher risk of fractures compared to non-smokers. Smokers are the primary victims of hip fractures and osteoporotic fractures.

But what about electronic cigarettes? Since e-cigarettes are considered the best alternative to tobacco, do they cause any damage to the bone structure or musculoskeletal system? A new study conducted by a group of European scientists suggests that unlike smoking, electronic cigarettes appear to have no detrimental effects on bone density and volumetric fraction.

This study involved six months of data collection, and upon analyzing the statistical data, the researchers concluded:

"Our data demonstrates that inhalation of cigarette smoke leads to a significant decrease in cortical bone structure and strength, while inhalation of electronic vapor aerosol and its components does not cause significant changes in cortical bone compared to sham exposure (air)."

"In conclusion, due to the protective effect of electronic vapor aerosol on bones compared to exposure to conventional cigarette smoke, electronic vapor products may serve as a less harmful alternative in situations where bone health is of paramount importance."