Vaping and your bones
E-cigarettes appears to increase the risk of fracture of the hip, spine, and wrist by MORE THAN 40%. It has Nicotine content. Nicotine slows the production of bone-forming cells that are crucial to healing. Increased risk for broken bones, has been attributed to nicotine. It is also possible that other chemicals in e-cigarettes may contribute to fracture risk.
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