PG...Lactic acid and weight gain?
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I am not a doctor but I know that diabetes is nothing to play around with. Since it is obviously a concern of yours, you might want to do some research on PG and also ask your doctor if he/she thinks this could be a problem for you. While you're at it, you may consider doing some research on whether or not VG would be a better option for you. In either case, consulting with your physician will, at the very least, give you peace of mind.
Better to be safe, right?
I've lost some weight because I'm not snacking at night (I'm vaping) while watching the idiot box...
I have been vaping for about 6 weeks now and I have actually lost a "little" weight. I find myself vaping instead of snacking now and I have cut down on the amount of colas I drink daily (my other addiction). I have noticed that I don't seem to be as thirsty since almost quitting analogs - down to one a day (occassionally two). My guess is because the vapor is moist where as the smoke from analogs is dry. I am even drinking more water which I am not fond of so that is another good thing.
That used to be my sole reason for not quitting smoking -- the one time I did for about three months, I gained about 10 lbs. no matter how I cut back on my eating and took up jogging. With vaping, I've developed several symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, including about 5-6 extra pounds, but I'm confident I can shed that in no time, and am adjusting my vaping habits to actually maintain my nicotine level. I started out by vaping very shallowly and timidly, and actually "forgetting" to take a puff for much longer periods than I would have had I been smoking a cigarette. Since I never smoked indoors, smoking would be ALL I did while I did it, which guaranteed I'd be puffing pretty much continuously. But I'm learning. And once I figure out how to tweak it for the optimum vapor and throat hit, I'm sure all my "symptoms" will subside -- those being mild weight gain, bouts of nausea (especially on awakening, when I've gone for hours with no vape) and other gastric distress, and mental fogginess. Still, the positives outweigh any temporary discomfort: clear lungs, no more coughing, next dental cleaning will actually LAST a while, no more burn holes or smoke in my eyes, and can do it anywhere! I vaped in the supermarket last night while waiting in a long line! You could probably vape at the gas station, for cryin' out loud! And, I don't have to drop whatever I'm doing and go outside whenever I want a hit -- what a time-saver!
~~Cheryl
im still not sure if its quitting the analogs that has attributed to a massive gain in energy or if its all psychological, but, ive been back at the gym for over a month now, visiting 4 times a week and this in turn has made me eat more healthily ,im now seeing great physical changes in my bodies appearance which has boosted my confidance and over all sense of well being. So,,for me,,quitting analogs and staring vapening has had even greater possitive effects than just not smelling of smoke and not coughing,,so far, its been a life changer.
I think vaping is the only thing keeping me from gaining weight while quitting the analogs. I vape instead of snacking just like I did with cigarettes! Sure beats the gum!!
I should amend my previous post, because in looking back through my records, all I've really gained since I started vaping was 2-3 pounds. The other weight gain was from before that. So there's probably some other reason for it.
~~Cheryl
~~Cheryl
I am a Microbiologist and I thought I might be able to provide some information about this.
I did a quick literature search and found that lactic acid (an anaerobic fermentation product) can be converted into propylethylene glycol (the solution that nicotine is dissolved in in ejuice) by the process of hydrogenation. There is no reason to assume the reverse process occurs (dehydrogenation) of PG into lactic acid during heating. Even if it did, there is no reason to assume that lactic acid would be absorbed in your lungs or that it would become bioavailable. Even it that process (as ludicrous as it seems) were to happen, 20 to 50 ml of it a month wouldn't come close to causing any sort of weight gain. In fact, lactic acid is actually used in low calorie sweeteners, presumably for its low caloric properties eg. Purac sweetener
I really don't think you need to worry about weight gain with electronic cigarettes.
To be fair, this was a serious consideration that I had when quit analogs, however, I am still getting nicotine and its resulting effects on blood glucose levels. I imagine that when I scale my nicotine down via lower nicotine liquids, I will have to fight the urge to eat more to compensate for the lower glucose levels.
I did a quick literature search and found that lactic acid (an anaerobic fermentation product) can be converted into propylethylene glycol (the solution that nicotine is dissolved in in ejuice) by the process of hydrogenation. There is no reason to assume the reverse process occurs (dehydrogenation) of PG into lactic acid during heating. Even if it did, there is no reason to assume that lactic acid would be absorbed in your lungs or that it would become bioavailable. Even it that process (as ludicrous as it seems) were to happen, 20 to 50 ml of it a month wouldn't come close to causing any sort of weight gain. In fact, lactic acid is actually used in low calorie sweeteners, presumably for its low caloric properties eg. Purac sweetener
I really don't think you need to worry about weight gain with electronic cigarettes.
To be fair, this was a serious consideration that I had when quit analogs, however, I am still getting nicotine and its resulting effects on blood glucose levels. I imagine that when I scale my nicotine down via lower nicotine liquids, I will have to fight the urge to eat more to compensate for the lower glucose levels.
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