Vaporization vs. Combustion in Cannabis
Understanding the Health Impacts of Cannabis Consumption Cannabis can be consumed in many ways, but two of the most common methods are smoking (which is combustion) and vaporization. Emerging research shows that the method of consumption significantly impacts the chemical compounds you inhale and the associated health risks. Why Vaporization Reduces Harmful Byproducts Combusting cannabis has been found to produce undesired toxic by-products, such as carcinogenic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), benzene, and toluene, as well as carbon monoxide (CO). These toxic byproducts are never made while vaping because the bud...
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