How Nic Salt E-Liquids Can Help You Quit Smoking
Smoking rates amongst adults in the UK have been dwindling down year on year, and there is a wealth of data supporting the role of e-cigarettes and vape liquids in these successful cases.
In recent years, the use of an e-cigarette has proven to be the most effective tool to use when quitting smoking rather than conventional NRT methods like nicotine patches or gums, with vaping products being at the heart of NHS-backed trials and official government stop smoking schemes inspired by the Khan Review. We even have our own dedicated offering of EDGE Vaping products being supplied to local Stop Smoking Services as a part of the Government's Swap To Stop Scheme, supporting North Yorkshire County Council and Bury Council in their efforts to curb smoking rates.
One of vaping's newer product types, nic salt e-liquid, is often overlooked in favour of freebase e-liquid like our Core range as a cessation tool. Despite this, we think it has unique benefits that could make them the perfect quitting aid, and in this blog we will explain why.
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking?
It certainly can, and is proving to be one of the most effective methods of smoking cessation amongst UK residents. As vaping has evolved within society over the last few years we have seen marked increases in successful quit attempts thanks to the integration of vaping products alongside other methods such as NRT and behavioural therapy.
According to both Government and NHS data: In 2017, it was estimated that more than 50,000 smokers stopped smoking with the aid of a vaping product. In 2019 and 2020, quit rates for people using vaping products in local stop smoking services were between 59.7% and 74%. Also in 2020, nicotine vaping products were the most popular aid used by smokers trying to quit in England. By 2021, data reviews found that people who used e-cigarettes to quit smoking were up to twice as likely to succeed as those who used other nicotine replacement products.
Cochrane is an international organisation with a base in the UK. Whether you are a clinician, patient or carer, researcher, or policy-maker, Cochrane aggregates impartial evidence to provide a powerful resource to enhance healthcare knowledge and decision-making. Some of the latest Cochrane studies have revolved around vaping and its ability to help those quitting smoking. They have consistently found high certainty evidence that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than traditional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) in helping people quit smoking.
Vaping is effective because it mimics the action and experience of smoking, unlike NRT like nicotine gum which is a different action altogether. Vaping by comparison emulates hand to mouth action, inhaling and exhaling, not to mention offering tobacco or menthol flavours for a truly like-for-like experience that makes the transition away from cigarettes a lot smoother.
Whilst vaping mimics the effects of smoking, it certainly does not mimic the amount of chemicals produced by a lit cigarette. It's estimated that over 5000 chemicals are produced and harboured in cigarette smoke, with at least over 50 of them being toxic carcinogens. These are not present in the vapour produced by an e-cigarette so vaping also presents itself as a safer option for nicotine consumption compared to smoking.
Public Health England declared in 2016, and then reaffirmed their stance in 2022, that vaping is 95% safer than smoking. Contrary to popular belief, nicotine is not one of the harmful chemicals associated with tobacco products.
What Are Nic Salt E-Liquids?
Nic salt e-liquids are a more modern type of vape liquid that utilise a specialised nicotine in their recipes to enhance certain effects while vaping. Where freebase nicotine is used to create traditional 50-50 e-liquids like our Core range, nic salts are used to create vape liquids like those found in our Bar Salts collection.
The addition of an organic salt acid to nicotine during manufacture is what creates a nic salt. The acid neutralises the natural alkali pH of nicotine making it very smooth to inhale. While there are a few slightly different types of nic salt being used in e-liquid manufacturing, they all share the same common benefits:
The Benefits Of Using Nic Salt E-Liquid To Quit Smoking
The majority of e-liquids provided to quitters through stop smoking services are freebase, this is largely because they are available in a wider range of tapered nicotine strengths and deliver a throat hit that particularly heavy ex-smokers may enjoy because of the familiarity it offers to actually smoking.
Nic salts however should not be overlooked if you are one of the many ex-smokers who wants to use vaping to manage strong cravings, but do not enjoy the harsher throat-hit of freebase vape liquid. A classic example of which being a heavy menthol smoker - they may have smoked upwards of 20 cigarettes per day, but the menthol preference means they are used to a smoother inhale than even menthol flavoured freebase e-liquid can offer.
Nic salts offer a unique solution to these issues, and this is one of the main reasons disposable vapes have become so popular in the UK and worldwide. They deliver high-strength satisfaction in a smooth and intensely flavourful package. The main issue of disposables however is that they are by-and-large only available in the maximum legal UK nicotine strength of 20mg/ml. This is far more nicotine than even heavier smokers often need from an alternative, and while they do not deliver the harmful chemicals of tobacco smoke, they risk worsening the underlying addiction to nicotine.
This is where ranges like EDGE Bar Salts come in - unlike disposables vapes they offer a more affordable way to use nic salt e-liquid, in a range of tapered nicotine strengths, meaning you can choose the level that suits your previous smoking habit to make the transition as beneficial as possible.
Below are the best reasons Nic Salt e-liquids can benefit your smoking cessation:
The Best Nic Salt E-Liquid Flavours For Quitting Smoking
While the technical function of nic salt e-liquids provides a range of benefits to potential ex-smokers, we all know the flavour of a vape liquid is crucial in making the process enjoyable. Our nic salt infused Bar Salt range is available in a huge variety of exciting flavour profiles, but if you are just starting out with vaping, certain options may prove easier to adjust to than others.
That's not to say there aren't plenty of new vapers out there who are more than happy to ditch tobacco or menthol cigarettes for zingy Blueberry Sour Raspberry or refreshing Peach Ice - but just as many if not more prefer to start a little closer to what they are currently used to.
While unfortunately we do not currently offer a tobacco nic salt flavour, below are three of the best EDGE Bar Salt flavours for recent ex-smokers to try:
EDGE Menthol Mojito Bar Salt - 20mg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
EDGE Watermelon Ice Bar Salt - 20mg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Buy Nic Salt E-Liquid With Confidence From EDGE's Online Vape Shop
Here at EDGE Vaping, we pride ourselves on the fact that we are the UK's No.1 vape brand and have been for many years.
This has been achieved by producing high quality, premium e-liquids at affordable prices with every part of the process involved with making our incredible vape liquids is done in house at our state of the art facilities located in the North of England. Our aim is to offer something for every vaper, regardless of their level of experience when it comes to vaping. We do this through our incredible ranges of vape juices, as well as vape devices which we have on offer.
Our resident vaping experts Ollie and James produce informative guides and blogs about vaping to help you learn about everything you need to know. From buying your first vape device, to showcasing our latest vape juices and even to inform you of where you can vape if you jet away on holiday, our content team keeps you informed!
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