Menthol cigs more harmful?

[Ultima200]

Hey I was just wondering if menthol smokes are worse than normal cigs.

 

[yakko]

Like it makes a real difference.

 

[prodigy]

I've heard they make you sterile, don't know if that's an urban legend or not though.

 

[Ultima200]

BTW, I dont smoke cigs, only weed and a cigar every few weeks

 

[Windogg]

The menthol flavor is from a fiberglass like substance. You make the call.

 

[hippy]

Cigs Killlllll!!! Period!!!


I should know... at three packs a day for myself, or even one a day for anyone, menthol or not... it's still gonna kill ya a lot sooner than later.

 

[nedrud]

Cigs don't kill. Just ask Russ.

 

[Talon]

Menthol is produced from the mint family of plants. There was some concern that burning it produced carcinogens but that has not been proven. The real concern is that because menthol stimulates the nerve endings that detect cold (which causes the cool feeling you get when you inhale), it allows smokers to inhale deeper and thus increases their addiction. It's also suggested that the cooling sensation may mask the early warning signs of cancer causing smokers to delay seeking treatment. Menthol itself has been used in toothpaste, medicines, candies and other products for years and is generally considered to be safe.

 

[Wah]

I looked up some articles about menthol cigs vs. regular cigs in my health sciences library, and found a bunch of research papers that found no difference between the two. The both cause cancer, so don't start jumping for joy...


i think i'll go have a marlboro menthol light right now!!!

 

[Angrymarshmello]

What yakko said

You might as well kill yourself now with a single shot to the head.

 

[pamchenko]

the name ragingbitch is very appropriate...
putting a gun to your head and shooting would kill you instantaneously whereas he can live a very happy life, albeit an abbreviated one. Shooting now deprives you of an incredible amount of life experiences...

I think quitting smoking is the right thing to do, but to try to yell at others like that with such inane analogies prolly doesn't help.

 

[paruhd0x]

Ok so let me get this straight. You are afraid if a cig hurts you more than a regular one does? LOL!!! Just quit period and you'll be better off.

 

[extra]

hmm, probably doesn't make a real difference...and yeah, smoking is bad for you, but so are a lot of things...is smoking ciggs any worse for you than eating a bunch of mcdonalds cheeseburgers everyday? (maybe it is, i duno)....but ciggs seem like a waste to me, if you are going to kill your health why not at *least* treat yourself to a high of some sort?...lol

 

[flippinfleck]

I used to smoke Marlboro and they started makin me sick. Switched to menthol and now I don't get sick I know, I know, smoking is bad for my health. But did you know that telling me smoking is bad for my health is bad for YOUR health?

 

[Missus]

yeah...

...and wearing a helmet skydiving will save your life...

 

[paruhd0x]

Missus, LOL!!!! Nice line.

 

[Modeps]

menthol cigarettes have fiberglass in them... so yes, they are worse.

 

[warcleric]

Ok, I dont come into your house or your car and smoke, I smoke in my house and my car, or outside, and last time I checked they were still my lungs. So if you dont want to smoke then that is great, but there is no need to scorn anyone else for doing it. We all have some sort of vice, but apparently some of us are in denial about their own. Personally I have many, and this forum happens to be one of them

 

[Ultima200]

Can u guys READ??? I told u, I dont smoke cigs!!