Vaping reduces fitness and blood vessel function in young adults
Vaping and smoking significantly reduce exercise capacity, lung efficiency, and blood vessel function in healthy young adults.Summary
A study published in ERJ Open Research reveals that young adults who vape or smoke experience a 15% reduction in fitness compared to non-users. Research conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University shows that both vaping and smoking lead to worsened exercise capacity, increased shortness of breath, and intense leg fatigue, even in individuals with normal resting lung function.
Through incremental cycle exercise tests and ultrasound scans, researchers found that vapers and smokers exhibited diminished carbon dioxide expulsion, faster lactic acid buildup, and signs of blood vessel inflammation. These findings suggest that vaping can cause harmful physiological changes similar to traditional tobacco smoking.
These results highlight the potential early health risks for young adults using vapes, supporting regulatory efforts like the UK's Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to protect younger generations from nicotine addiction and associated health issues.
(Source：News-Medical.net)
