gluten content of eliquids?

[supernicguy]

I was just wondering if anyone out there knows whether or not any e-liquids contain gluten. I have celiacs disease so it kind of important that i know about this. I would assume not seeing as its either pg or vg based. i was mostly wondering about the flavorings they use. thanks a million in advance
--Nic

 

[lightinup]

Nic, most of the websites which carry eliquid will have the ingrediants listed. If not, I would certainly email them to make sure.

 

[~Jo~]

They probably do because they have natural and artificial flavorings, and those can certainly contain gluten.

I'm not sure it's an issue, though, because gluten causes damage to the intestines as it travels through the digestive system. Since I'm inhaling the flavorings instead of ingesting them, I haven't considered it an issue. Perhaps a chat with the doc is in order.

It would be possible to have a GF juice, but it would require finding out which of the flavorings are GF, and possibly making the juice up for oneself.

 

[supernicguy]

thanks for the input, what you guys have stated pretty much sums up what i was thinking. I haven't had a problem yet so i guess ill just have to watch it when im trying new juices.

 

[jace]

Gluten is a gastro-intestinal thing. I can't imagine even if you vaped liquified gluten that you'd have an issue.

 

[Metstoo]

Celiac is an immunological response to gluten. That means your body will react badly to it and that may not matter how you ingest it. Gluten usually ends up in the intestinal tract through food but I'd be careful of vaping it as well.

You know the drill, I'm sure, so just be careful. Good luck!

 

[~Jo~]

Celiac is an immunological response to gluten. That means your body will react badly to it and that may not matter how you ingest it. Gluten usually ends up in the intestinal tract through food but I'd be careful of vaping it as well.

You know the drill, I'm sure, so just be careful. Good luck!

*sigh* I've been thinking about this today since reading Nic's original post, and I was coming to the same conclusion but unable to figure out why I was beginning to have reservations about it. Thanks, Metstoo.

But, on the bright side, I just checked the LorAnn website, and it appears that their candy flavoring oils are gluten free. These are the ones that most people seem to use for flavoring, aren't they? https://www.lorannoils.com/c-6-super-strength-flavors-candy-oils.aspx

 

[Metstoo]

I have a friend with celiac so we've done some reading and research. It's amazing how many things you find gluten in! My friend is so sensitive that she can get sick if food is even prepared on the same surfaces as anything with gluten has been prepared on.

 

[Kurt]

There is no gluten in e-juices that I know of. I have dozens of flavors and none have gluten in them, nor have I ever seen it listed. Not saying there are no flavors with it, but if anyone knows of any, please list them. Gluten in an e-juice would be a serious problem for the atty, besides the health concerns in this thread. I for one, would avoid such a flavor. It would gum up everything. All flavors I have used are simply flavor compounds, PG or VG, and maybe some water.

 

[Kurt]

*sigh* I've been thinking about this today since reading Nic's original post, and I was coming to the same conclusion but unable to figure out why I was beginning to have reservations about it. Thanks, Metstoo.

But, on the bright side, I just checked the LorAnn website, and it appears that their candy flavoring oils are gluten free. These are the ones that most people seem to use for flavoring, aren't they? https://www.lorannoils.com/c-6-super-strength-flavors-candy-oils.aspx

Yes, none of the Lorann's or Capellas have gluten that I have ever seen.

 

[supernicguy]

yeah as far as being hypersensitive to gluten, my little sister is that way. she cant eat anything that has been prepared on the same surface. she also has to make sure that her make-up is gluten free otherwise she will breakout in a rash.

 

[timmah34233]

I also have coeliac disease. For "us," gluten-free means no wheat, rye, barley or oats. As far as I know, the flavorings in e-cig liquids are gluten-free.

Kurt: Chemist right? ECF? Back me up:

Flavorings are gonna be non-proteins, yes? Gluten from wheat, wheaten grains and oats are plant proteins.

And besides, folks, we're inhaling them! They're not going through our digestive tract. They'd be metabolized in the respiratory tract. The small amount that may be swallowed is the minor concern. Again, the carrier is propylene glycol/glycerin, as far as I know, and these are gluten-free.

I've been vaping for since the 10th of December 2009, "E-Day invasion at Florida Beach." I feel better than ever!

As far as I can tell, supernicguy, feel free to vape about the country, and welcome! But keeps us posted, please. Thanks.

 

[~Jo~]

Oats don't contain gluten, it's just that they're typically heavily cross contaminated with wheat. We do fine with GF oats.

OTOH, we have had numerous issues with products that contain "natural and artificial flavorings," as well as annatto. Anything that is derived from wheat is a possible problem.

The thing is, the body's reaction to gluten does *not* just take place in the digestive system. The body actually produces an antibody when a gluten intolerant person has wheat. And the simple fact is, we have no idea what vaping the stuff might do. It doesn't seem as if it's an issue, but as a precaution, I think I'm going to contact the other popular flavoring companies and ask if their products are gluten free.

 

[Metstoo]

yeah as far as being hypersensitive to gluten, my little sister is that way. she cant eat anything that has been prepared on the same surface. she also has to make sure that her make-up is gluten free otherwise she will breakout in a rash.

Well, I assume your sis isn't eating her eye shadow so the rash tells me that gluten can and probably does affect a celiac whether it's eaten, worn or possibly even inhaled. I do know that people with celiac can have reactions to varying degrees and it sounds like yours is not nearly as severe as your sister's is.

 

[buttercrunch]

gluten can be hiding in "natural flavors", "caramel coloring", msg (most USA derived msg is corn-based so it's usually safe), lotions, shampoos, lip gloss, etc. If it's possible to get a reaction from breathing gluten molecules (like in a bakery where flour dust may be in the air), or by contact with gluten contaminated surfaces like counter tops or fridge handles after someone who has just eaten a sandwich, I think it's probably not good to be inhaling any e-liquid before checking to see that all ingredients are guten-free. here's a link, hope it works!
Flavorings & Extracts: Are They Gluten-Free?- Diet Blog