Is the RELX 5th Generation E-Cigarette Harmful? Ingredient Analysis of Phantom Pods

It is well known that 2021 was a period of intense competition for the e-cigarette industry, with a flood of negative news in public opinion. So, is the RELX 5th Generation e-cigarette harmful?

Let’s analyze the ingredients in the RELX 5th Generation pods and whether they are harmful to the human body.

From the image, we can see that the ingredients in the RELX 5th Generation pods are: glycerin, propylene glycol, flavoring, nicotine.

1. Food-grade Glycerin

This is a high-quality bio-refined glycerin, which contains not only propylene glycol but also esters, glucose, and other reducing sugars, belonging to the polyol category of glycerin. In addition to its moisturizing and hydrating functions, it also has special effects such as high activity, antioxidant properties, and promoting fermentation. Each gram of glycerin can produce 4 kilocalories of heat when fully oxidized, and its absorption by the human body does not change blood sugar and insulin levels. Glycerin is commonly used as a sweetener and moisturizer in the food industry, often found in sports foods and dairy substitutes. It is also used in beverages like fruit juices and fruit vinegars. Different qualities of fruits contain varying degrees of tannins, which are the source of bitterness and astringency in fruits. Its function is to quickly decompose the bitter and astringent flavors in fruit juice and vinegar beverages, enhancing the richness and aroma of the juice itself, making it visually appealing and pleasantly sweet and sour.

2. Food-grade Propylene Glycol

In applications of food-grade propylene glycol, it is an excellent raw material in flavorings and baked goods, holding an irreplaceable position in the production of many products. Food-grade propylene glycol has clear dosage requirements, and manufacturers are required to have production licenses for food additives (propylene glycol). Imported food-grade propylene glycol requires suppliers to provide inspection and quarantine certificates for the corresponding batch of propylene glycol.

3. Food Flavoring

Food flavoring is formulated to mimic the aroma of natural foods, using natural and nature-identical flavorings, as well as synthetic flavorings, to create various flavors with a natural taste. This includes flavors from fruits, oils, dairy, poultry, meat, vegetables, nuts, candied fruits, emulsified products, and alcoholic beverages, suitable for use in drinks, biscuits, pastries, frozen foods, candies, seasonings, dairy products, canned foods, and alcohol. Food flavorings come in various forms, including liquid, powder, microcapsules, and paste.

4. Nicotine

Nicotine is not only found in tobacco leaves but also in the fruits of various nightshade plants, such as tomatoes and goji berries, which are recognized as healthy foods beneficial to the human body. Because of this, the World Health Organization has been promoting "nicotine replacement therapy" globally since the 1990s to help people quit smoking, replacing nicotine obtained from cigarettes and helping individuals overcome their dependence on cigarettes both physiologically and psychologically, increasing the chances of quitting by more than double.

Of course, some may argue that nicotine is highly toxic and that too much can be fatal. However, I would like to say that discussing toxicity without considering dosage is misleading. As the saying goes, "All medicines are toxic to some extent." As long as the ingredients meet safety standards, the degree of harm to the human body is minimal.

In conclusion, I still recommend that if you choose to buy the RELX 5th Generation, you should select a legitimate channel. If you have any other questions about RELX, feel free to add me on WeChat!