Vaping cannabis may expose users to carcinogenic compounds

Medical Express June 12, 2017 Company News

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine publishes controlled trials, observational studies, scientific reviews and leading commentary intended to help medical organizations and governmental organizations optimize the use of integrative products, practices, and practitioners in patient care and in delivery and payment strategies. Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers”
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine publishes controlled trials, observational studies, scientific reviews and leading commentary intended to help medical organizations and governmental organizations optimize the use of integrative products, practices, and practitioners in patient care and in delivery and payment strategies. Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers

New research shows that the agents commonly mixed with cannabis oil for vaping can also produce cancer-causing compounds when heated. The effect is similar to the potential health risks linked to cigarette smoke and agents used in e-cigarettes. The new study demonstrates that exposure to harmful levels of formaldehyde can…

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