Am well confused .. Why would cigerate manafacuters use arachidonic acid (Omega 6) in there fags and is there any wonder why we are addicted
Looks like there might be a lot to answer ?
Anyway its all very confusing so am going to ask BLF whats the story on arachidonic acid (Omega 6) PGE2 and over dosing on peanuts buter or beer especially as am on anti inflamarty drugs
Thats with out mentioning NSAIDs ... Asprin a knew about and ulcers but others is quite intresting
Esp the smoking one .... Have you heard out BLF about arachidonic acid
hello,finger clubbing is part due to asbestos,didnt no about the others ,bernice
Hi Daz, not wanting to worry you further but there is a very long list of toxins in cigarettes, really really bad uns... those below are just a few!!!!
from cancer research:
This page has more information on the various poisons in cigarette smoke. You can also read about where these come from and how concentrated they actually are.
Cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke
Tar - a mixture of dangerous chemicals
Arsenic - used in wood preservatives
Benzene - an industrial solvent, refined from crude oil
Cadmium - used in batteries
Formaldehyde - used in mortuaries and paint manufacturing
Polonium-210 - a highly radioactive element
Chromium - used to manufacture dye, paints and alloys
1,3-Butadiene - used in rubber manufacturing
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - a group of dangerous DNA-damaging chemicals
Nitrosamines - another group of DNA-damaging chemicals
Acrolein - formerly used as a chemical weapon
Other chemicals
Other poisons in cigarette smoke
Hydrogen cyanide - used as an industrial pesticide
Carbon monoxide - found in car exhausts and used in chemicals manufacturing
Hi BlakeyC yep is all very bad .. But i know why thay say you should stop smoking if you have lung condition and already cooked ya beanz
I thought thay was just laying it on but no is grim
Hi all my post started out as something quite innocent ..
Like your GP or lung specialist shaking your hand i was nieve thinking it was out of friendliness but no its not ... But now a know why he kept looking at my hand
But if its any conciliation drinkers to are as much risk as smokers
Defo agree with you there .. Cheers an try have good night all the best
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night was good thanks,had music on for a while,celine d,of to work now,good day to all and yourself,bernice,
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