Smoking and Oxidative Stress

February 26, 2021

Smoking and Oxidative Stress

In this article, we will talk about smoking and oxidative stress.

 

Most of the things that are called cigarettes refer to “cigarettes”. Nicotine and tar are two of the most well-known harmful ingredients in cigarettes.

However, in reality, there are more than 50 types of harmful substances contained in cigarette smoke. There are more than 50 different types. Nicotine and tar are just one of them.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has posted the results of analysis of cigarette smoke components.

Analysis of Tobacco Smoke Composition in 1999-2000 (Summary)

The components of tobacco smoke include those often mentioned in alcohol-related articles.

tobacco is only good for one thing
It is “acetaldehyde”, a poisonous substance that is produced when alcohol is metabolized.

It can cause headaches, hangovers, and increase oxidative stress in the body, but the problem with this acetaldehyde is that it is carcinogenic.

When you smoke, this acetaldehyde comes out not only in the smoke, but also in your saliva.

When you swallow the saliva, it is like gulping down a carcinogen.

It’s scary to imagine.

So, think of smoking as swallowing a carcinogen that rusts your body.

Unlike alcohol, tobacco is said to have a hundred harms and no benefits. Cigarettes are also addictive, and once you get into the habit of smoking on a daily basis, you will have a hard time stopping. When it comes to your health, smoking should be considered a bad habit for your body.
About Electronic Cigarettes
However, the safety of e-cigarettes has not yet been established, and there have not been enough animal experiments to determine whether they are really harmless to the body.

It would be better not to believe what the tobacco companies say.