Which cigarettes have the best nicotine to tar ratio?
Well, more nicotine and less tar is what Im looking for. Example : One cigarette might have 11mg tar and 1mg nicotine, while another might have 12mg tar and 0.9mg nicotine. so the former is much better. And lights, some lights are 9mg tar and 0.4 while a good one might be 9mg tar and 0.6mg nicotine. So it doesn't matter whether it's light or not, which has the best nicotine to tar ratio? Also - SMOKING IS INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND A LEADING CAUSE OF TERRIBLE DISEASES LIKE LUNG CANCER. ( YOU DO NOT WANT BLACK LUNGS, SO DON'T START SMOKING)
Which brands of cigarettes sold in the US contain the least amount of harmful chemicals and ingredients?
Natural American Spirits were long considered to be a more natural, additive free cigarette. I always had my doubts about this, as it turned out they were a subsidiary of R.J. Reynolds. Now it turns out they are being sued for false advertising because of their attempt to portray this brand as a more healthy, natural alternative. Whether this says anything about the ingredients or not, I’m not sure.I always thought that the “luxury” brands like Nat Sherman and Dunhill tasted more natural, and as they have a long history behind them, perhaps their legacy gives them more of an incentive to maintain the historical content of their smokes. But in any case, cigarette manufacturers are pretty private and protective about their ingredients and manufacturing procedures, so it’s not going to be easy for a consumer to get a definitive answer about what goes in. And the FDA can look at the list of chemicals (naturally occurring or not) that emerge when tobacco is burned and point to the toxins and health risks.This is coming from the perspective of a pipe and cigar smoker who only occasionally smokes cigarettes, and who puffs on them in much the same way…without inhaling. So take my advice with a grain of salt.One thing to look out for, though: if you put the cigarette down in your ashtray for a couple of minutes, does it go out on its own? Most major American brands will continue smoldering until the cigarette is completely burned, whether you’re smoking it or not. This indicates the presence of an accelerant. In addition to the health risk of extra chemicals, I always felt this was a cheap way to get consumers to burn through more product. Sure, they might be cheaper. But if you’re going through twice as many, what’s the point?The best bet is to do a bit of research and find a loose cigarette tobacco that you enjoy, and roll your own. The cheap rollers with a couple of wheels take a bit of practice but make pretty consistent filterless cigarettes, and the truly gifted can actually manage to roll completely by hand. If you want a filtered cigarette you can buy filter-tubes by the carton and use a slide-machine to fill them.The benefits of making your own are two-fold. One, you have more control over what goes into your smokes. And two, bulk tobacco is taxed much differently than packs of cigarettes, so you’ll save a ton of money.As in all things, moderation is key to enjoyment!
How many cigarettes is 6 milligrams of nicotine worth?
Cigarettes and vaping both allow nicotine to be consumed, but in different ways. It varies from person to person in a fairly large degree.Let’s take 2 different people, both of whom recently (within six months) used to smoke one pack (20) a day. (these are both real people)Case 1: An ex-smoker with a low level addiction. S/He is vaping about five ml of 6mg/ml e-liquid, which gives him a current consumption of 30mg of nicotine a day, which is a higher consumption than when he was smoking. Since he considers that his enjoyment/need for nicotine is similar, that would imply that for every 1.5 mg now consumed he would have smoked 1 cigarette.Case 2: An ex-smoker with a higher level addiction. S/He is vaping about ten ml of 20 mg/ml e-liquid, which gives him a current consumption of 200mg of nicotine a day. This would imply that for every 10 mg now consumed he would have smoked 1 cigarette.Thus there is no real world comparison between the number of cigarettes consumed and the amount of nicotine wanted in a different format. However, that stated, whilst the nicotine levels in smoked cigarettes does vary, the levels in the tobacco does not change as much. Try taping over the vent holes in a low-nicotine cigarette and comparing that with one without the holes, there won’t be as much difference as the manufacturer’s label suggests.For cigarettes alone the nicotine stated on the packet is an average figure for the inhalable nicotine taken in an average (ie a non-real-world) puffing regime. I would suggest that on average a cigarette will provide about 1mg of nicotine to the habitual smoker. (extreme outliers do exist - see Ben Robinson's answer to How many cigarettes is 6 milligrams of nicotine worth? )
Is it bad if I smoke 1 cigarette every day?
My friend smokes 1 cigarette daily and we both know the consequences of smoking but he always says it's only 1 cigarette it won't affect his health as much. If he smokes one every day, what can be the consequence? Plus he's a very active person so he loves sports, he seems to be running the exact same way as if you'd never think he was a smoker. Can he still die from smoking? What might happen? Thanks
Do different cigarette brands taste different?
Smoker brand preference is as mysterious and elusive as a four-leaf clover. Nobody really knows why smokers prefer the cigarettes they do. Usually we stick to the brands we started smoking when we were kids. I smoke Marlboro Reds myself. But I notice a difference even from other full flavor brands (i.e. Camel), they tend to be much closer in taste to my preference than lights, but I notice. In a pinch, I'll smoke just about anything, but I still prefer the Reds. If you switch to lights (lower tar and nicotine) you will probably notice a huge difference. The taste, in all liklihood will not be nearly as satisfying. One of nature's mysteries I guess. P.S. Don't listen to the silly ex-smokers and the non-smokers.. these are the same people that ran you out of bars and restaurants. Soon they'll have you drink from separate water fountains. You are an adult, and I at least respect your decision to smoke.
Do different cigarette brands taste different?
Smoker brand preference is as mysterious and elusive as a four-leaf clover. Nobody really knows why smokers prefer the cigarettes they do. Usually we stick to the brands we started smoking when we were kids. I smoke Marlboro Reds myself. But I notice a difference even from other full flavor brands (i.e. Camel), they tend to be much closer in taste to my preference than lights, but I notice. In a pinch, I'll smoke just about anything, but I still prefer the Reds. If you switch to lights (lower tar and nicotine) you will probably notice a huge difference. The taste, in all liklihood will not be nearly as satisfying. One of nature's mysteries I guess. P.S. Don't listen to the silly ex-smokers and the non-smokers.. these are the same people that ran you out of bars and restaurants. Soon they'll have you drink from separate water fountains. You are an adult, and I at least respect your decision to smoke.
Why is the tar in cigarettes so damaging for the lungs?
Over time, tar in lungs penetrate in such a way that it becomes like a tattoo, making lungs black and destroying it's capacity of elasticity.Some alveoli over time become bigger and bigger and lose the capacity to exchange air with blood until they burst and once an alveoli burst, it is gone forever.You see, the thing is not so much smokers don't breathe in enough- they don't breathe out enough! Lungs become enlarged and lose elasticity and capacity to exhale.(Amateur opinion, not a doctor - an ex smoker and a nicotine addict in recover.)
Which cigarettes is less harmful?
Well, I have done a lot of research on this and have found scientific documents that say that Marlboro produced in China has up to 20x more toxic constituents than other brands. Japanese brands such as Mevius (formerly Mild Seven) use a different species of tobacco plant and it is cured more naturally.Tobacco in the United States is usually flue-cured using propane tanks which adds to the carcinogenicity such as dramatically increased amounts of TSNA (tobacco-specific nitrosamines). Japanese charcoal-filtered brands such as Mevius and Seven Stars do not flue-cure their tobacco.All cigarettes are dangerous but the incidence of lung cancer and heart disease in Japan is far below that of the United States (among smokers). Risk is 3.5x above baseline in Japan vs 40.0x in the United States for lung cancer. Heart disease risk is also far lower in Japan. Possible reasons for this include a less toxic cigarette formulation, use of charcoal filters, later age of initiation into smoking and a diet low in saturated fat. Diet probably plays the biggest role.However, I have read scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals where Japanese tobacco does indeed contain far less TSNAs than American tobacco.Also, American tobacco has been around longer and is grown on the same fields repeatedly. Use of carcinogenic fertilisers such as Apatite is common in American grown tobacco and also adds to the greater yield in toxins. Heavy metals and other contamination are easily absorbed by the tobacco plant and tobacco fields are not permitted by law to be used to grow food for example. That’s how bad it is.If you have to smoke any cigarette, try Mevius or Seven Stars for example. No cigarette is safe but they do carry less risk when you look at the numbers.Marlboro has 10–20 times more TSNAs for example. The choice is up to you.
If tar is only a byproduct of burning tobacco, how do cigarette manufacturers provide tar composition in their labels?
By putting the cigarette into a “smoking” machine and lighting it:the machine pulls air through the cigarette just as a smoker would then measures the amount of tar in that air.Thanks for asking.