Electronic Cigarette Influence on Sperm Quality

Electronic Cigarette Influence on Sperm Quality

The electronic cigarette is often claimed to be harmless compared to conventional cigarettes. However, recent research re-exposing the dangers of electronic cigarettes are no different than with tobacco cigarettes.

Researchers from University College London revealed that electronic cigarettes can damage sperm quality. They tested 20 Electronic cigarette refill liquid with 9 variations of flavors and using sperm samples taken from 30 men.

In a study published in the journal Science Progress, an unknown number of toxic chemicals in flavoring substances can slow the ability of sperm to swim to damage the cells in the testes.

Cinnamon flavor, for example, was found to slow the sperm to swim toward the egg. Meanwhile, bubble gum flavor risk killing cells in the testes that helps the production of sperm cells. Conditions that impair sperm quality may increase infertility or infertility issues man.

Electric cigarette flavorings contain chemicals that are toxic to the human body, is coumarin.

Principal investigator, Dr. O'Neill explains, the chemicals in the electronic cigarette can harm the body through cigarette toxins produced when heated. In addition, the electronic cigarette flavorings also contain chemicals like formaldehyde that can trigger cancer.

Previous research from the University of Salford find electronic cigarettes such as menthol danger to lung health. Exposure to chemicals of flavorings it is considered to kill cells in the lungs.

Health experts until recently did not suggest that the use of electronic cigarettes instead of tobacco cigarettes. Some countries do not impose regulations electronic cigarette.