Namenone Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) Nearly 85% of people in a recent study believed that Nicotine caused lung cancer. So i went Googling around and found some real interesting stuff! Lets assume that most Shisha/Hookah flavour has around 0.5% Nicotine and 0% tar as is usually written on the boxes. [quote] However, nicotine's addictiveness has very little to do with what's causing lung cancer. There have been no scientific studies that demonstrate nicotine causes cancer of any kind. In fact, some studies have shown that nicotine by itself is not all that addictive. People who use nicotine gum and patches often find that nicotine dependency is far easier to get rid of compared to the actual cigarette addiction. [/quote] [quote] So does nicotine cause lung cancer? No. The fact that nicotine gum and patches exist as OTC supplements is solid evidence. If nicotine was carcinogenic, the FDA would simply pull it off the shelves. After all, why would you quit smoking with the substance that causes problems in the first place?[/quote] Source: [url="http://www.articles-central.info/Art/152487/73/Does-Nicotine-Cause-Cancer.html"]http://www.articles-...use-Cancer.html[/url] [b][quote]Myths: Nicotine is carcinogenic[/b] Fact: Nicotine is not proven to cause cancer. There are more than [b]4,000 other chemicals in cigarette smoke[/b], [b]many of which are known to cause cancer[/b]. In particular it is the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines that are the probable causative agents for lung and other cancers. The risks associated with NRT to aid stop smoking are significantly outweighed by the risks of smoking. [/quote] [b][quote]Myths: Nicotine causes the diseases related to smoking[/b] Fact: [b]Cigarettes are a well-known cause of cancer, CH lung disease, heart disease, and other disorders[/b]. [b]It is the myriad of toxins in cigarette smoke[/b], [u]rather than the nicotine conten[/u]t, that is responsible for the majority of the harmful effects. In other words, it is the delivery system, not the addictive drug, which is responsible for the vast majority of tobacco-related diseases. [/quote] Source: [url="http://www.nicorette.co.uk/quit-smoking/nicotine-myths.aspx"]http://www.nicorette...tine-myths.aspx[/url] (Im not saying hookah is not harmful at all!) Just thought id put this out! and give you all some facts to tell the people that consider hookah to be as bad as ciggaretes. Edited December 12, 2009 by Namenone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I did not realize [i]anyone[/i] thought nicotine caused cancer?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jondd88 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 [quote name='Vladimir' date='12 December 2009 - 01:34 PM' timestamp='1260653680' post='438376'] I did not realize [i]anyone[/i] thought nicotine caused cancer?! [/quote] Me neither, but then again, I am always surprised by how stupid some people can be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namenone Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 [quote name='Jondd88' date='12 December 2009 - 02:40 PM' timestamp='1260654020' post='438379'] [quote name='Vladimir' date='12 December 2009 - 01:34 PM' timestamp='1260653680' post='438376'] I did not realize [i]anyone[/i] thought nicotine caused cancer?! [/quote] Me neither, but then again, I am always surprised by how stupid some people can be... [/quote] Yeah, i knew it didnt. Thought id put it out. A'lot of people do get that misconception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have not heard of nicotine ever causing lung cancer. It just shows how fucking retarded people are about tobacco. I do know it is linked with liver cancer though, my uncle stopped smoking because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nars2k Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Me neither, never heard anyone even say they thought nicotine caused lung cancer. The thing which causes lung cancer are the tar and additives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Whoever thought lung cancer was caused by nicotine needs a helmet. And a leash. And a good thwacking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahTIY Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I would like to point out the yes it is true nicotine does not cause cancer but does have negative health effects. It is poison mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It is a poison, that is a fact. It is so poisonous, in fact, it is also used as a "CIA Assassination Mystery Death Drug". There was a conspiracy to assassinate Castro in the 60s, and the operative(s) were given syringes of it. it is used as a pesticide, its trade name is Black Leaf#40. Its use as a pesticide, however, tends towards being in breweries and dairies where if the residue of the pesticide contaminates the products for human consumption will not cause significant health impacts, unlike more common, synthetic, stronger pesticides. Actually, the link between nicotine and cancer is a little more foggy. Nicotine seems to inhibit the apoptotic response in the body, which is one the bodies defenses against cancer. It is not a carcinogen. It can pyrolyze, giving rise to carcinogens. It can increase the carcinogenicity of other carcinogens due to the suppression of the apoptotic response in the body. In the same way if I said that asthma doesn't cause people to asphyxiate...its a not breathing enough that causes people to asphyxiate. The asthma might hinder a person's ability to breathe, but it and of itself doesn't cause asphyxiation. I would say its not a carcinogen and shoudn't be treated as such, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 [img]http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/facepalm.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foibled again Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Lungs cause lung cancer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Walt would have us remove our lungs to stop lung cancer! Why stop there? Pancreas? Whats the point? Liver? No onions? Just have socialized health care kill everybody and then health care costs will be zero. Socialism is the enemy here, not smoking. Wait a minute...what was the question again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seefoodlover Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 lol. the only thing that nicotine is really bad for is your blood pressure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 And even that is iffy. I've smoked for three years now and havent had my blood pressure a hair over 110/70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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