E cigs/Electric Cigarettes have been under some scrutiny due to it's recent popularity. A recent FDA report suggest that E Cigs contain Nitrosamines which are a known carcinogen in animals. While initially, this seems scary, doing a bit of research reveals that this is actually quite a common substance found in lots of ordinary products people use and eat every day. Another interesting fact is that it has not been proven that the substance causes cancer in humans. Suffice it to say, despite the findings of this substance in E Cigs, the FDA has not taken any steps to ban or limit sales. This suggests that the Nitrosamine dosages are extremely small , pose no immediate danger and despite these findings, electric cigarettes are far less harmful than regular cigarettes. If I didn't know any better, I would say that the tobacco industry is behind the recent pressure to get e cigs regulated. Anyhow, back to the Nitrosamines, below are some every day products which you will be shocked to find out also contain this substance.

* Fried bacon
* Cured meats (such as beef jerky)
* Beer
* Nonfat dry milk
* Tobacco products
* Gastric juices
* Rubber products
* Pesticide production and use
* Certain cosmetics

In conclusion, despite recent findings, electric cigarettes are quite safe and far much safer than regular cigarettes. If Nitrosamines are a concern to you, then you should also stop eating bacon, beer, fat free milk among other things. While you are at it, you may want to have your stomach removed because the body actually creates the substance by way of gastric juices!

Reference: Richard A. Scanlan, Ph.D. Dean of Research Emeritus and Professor of Food Science