Why would you use e-liquid without nicotine?
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The ultimate goal of vaping is to quit smoking and eventually vaping. Choosing the right strength is important when you first make the switch, but there are benefits to using nicotine free e-liquid.
Why is nicotine important?
Nicotine is the chemical found in tobacco that’s responsible for it being so addictive. It’s a stimulant, like caffeine, that produces feelings of relaxation and stress relief [1]. However, smoking is one of the biggest health threats in the world and kills over 8 million people per year [2]. The main problem with nicotine is that it is extremely addictive, so people who start need to gradually reduce their levels until they quit. Public Health England state that vaping is 95% safer [3], so you can still have the chemical that your body craves, but in a lower risk way.
Why use nicotine free e-liquid?
When reducing your nicotine levels to quit, the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT) advises dropping a strength no sooner than every 2 weeks. Even when you reach the final goal of using 3mg, the nicotine free stage is still important before you quit. Smokers often miss the hand-to-mouth action when they quit [4], which is why vaping is twice as effective as other Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) [5]. Using 0mg liquids allows you to make that final step while still keeping your hands busy.
Does nicotine free e-liquid taste different?
It does, but only slightly. Nicotine added to e-liquid sweetens it a little, but it shouldn’t be too noticeable. The main difference is that you won’t get any kind of throat hit from 0mg liquid, as this is caused by the nicotine.
Great brands available in 0mg
TECC Titus
| PG:VG | 50/50 |
| Flavours | 30 |
| Price | £4.49 3 for £10 |
VLTZ E-liquid
| PG:VG | 60/40 |
| Flavours | 30 |
| Price | £4.99 3 for £10 |
TECC Urban Chase 50ml
| PG:VG | 30/70 |
| Flavours | 12 |
| Price | £12.99 2 for £20 |
And those are the benefits of using nicotine free e-liquid! If you need any help choosing your juice or advice about reducing your nicotine strength, why not contact us?
Sources
[1] Very Well Health (2023), What Is Nicotine?
[2] World Health Organization (2023), Tobacco
[3] Public Health England (2015), E-cigarettes around 95% less harmful than tobacco estimates landmark review.
[4] The Stop Smoking Service, Tips to Help You Quit.
[5] NHS, Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking.
