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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Katharine Gammon in Los Angeles

‘Wellness’ vapes are all the rage. But are they healthy or just hype?

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Wellness vapes or ‘nutritional supplement diffusers’ have grown in popularity alongside e-cigarettes. Photograph: seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images

A new trend is emerging in the vaping world, one that promises big health benefits. Known as “wellness vapes”, they contain vitamins or other supplements instead of nicotine and tout claims of boosted energy, increased immunity and a better night’s sleep.

Wellness vapes or “nutritional supplement diffusers” – which allow users to inhale ingredients such as vitamin B12, caffeine, melatonin or essential oils – have grown in popularity alongside e-cigarettes. They come in slim cartridges with bright packaging and eye-catching names like Inhale Health and NutriAir, are sold on websites around the globe, and are mostly marketed towards young people. Some claim to fight ADHD, or treat anxiety or depression.

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