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Study Reveals Heated Tobacco Products Harm Like Cigarettes

11/4/2025

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An Italian study found heated tobacco products (HTPs) and conventional cigarettes similarly elevate oxidative stress and impair vascular function.
The study included both children and adults, measuring serum lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and other biomarkers.
Results showed elevated LPS and increased intestinal permeability in both exposure groups, with no significant differences between HTPs and cigarettes.
The findings support stronger tobacco-control policies because both products pose similar cardiovascular and gut-barrier health risks.

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An Italian study found heated tobacco products (HTPs) and conventional cigarettes similarly elevate oxidative stress and impair vascular function.
The study included both children and adults, measuring serum lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and other biomarkers.
Results showed elevated LPS and increased intestinal permeability in both exposure groups, with no significant differences between HTPs and cigarettes.
The findings support stronger tobacco-control policies because both products pose similar cardiovascular and gut-barrier health risks.