Is PG a diuretic?

[Nishi]

I've gone through most of the threads, but haven't found any information about whether PG or maybe VG having a diuretic effect on the body.
Since I've started vaping, the symptoms are unmistakeable. I even got my blood sugar checked and it's normal.
Anyone else bothered by this?

 

[samwest]

It's a humectant. That is a substance used primarily in foods and cosmetic products to help retain moisture. These substances are called hygroscopic, which means that they are able to absorb ambient water. I don't think it's a diuretic.

 

[samwest]

PG dries my throat out and makes it scratchy so I vape high VG juices.

 

[samwest]

Maybe yer drinkin' lots more water these days?

 

[SmokinRabbit]

It's hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture. Coffee, sugar, table salt, caramel... they are all hygroscopic too.

It seems pretty common advice around here to encourage drinking more water when you're vaping. I know I feel thirstier because the e-juice definitely lends to a feeling of dry mouth and throat at times. I'm not sure of how dehydrating ejuice truly is though... especially compared to other things we consume that can also contribute to dehydration (like coffee, soda, salt, and even tobacco-cigarettes).

 

[Nishi]

Thanks all for replying.
It's likely that I'm consuming more water but the too frequent urination is bothersome.
I'd been chain vaping with 6 mg nic to get over cravings.
Perhaps, it would be better to up the nicotine level and vape less.