Into The Mystic (Blog) — studies

The vaping community may be surprised to learn that the propylene glycol found in the e-liquids of most vaping devices helps ward off the bacteria known to cause meningitis, according to published research.  But the good news does not stop there.  Scientists have known for decades that vaporized propylene glycol kills other bacteria as well, including pneumococci, streptococci, and staphylococci.  These three bacteria alone are well-documented as possible causes for such common illnesses as pneumonia, strep throat, food poisoning, impetigo, cellulitis, and many others.Yet anti-tobacco lobbyists often claim that vaping is just as dangerous as smoking, even though there are...