The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review
Tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies aim to minimize the adverse health effects of smoking while allowing nicotine consumption. Heated tobacco products (HTPs) such as IQOS® have been marketed as a less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. This literature review examines the chemical c...
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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
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Tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies aim to minimize the adverse health effects of smoking while allowing nicotine consumption. Heated tobacco products (HTPs) such as IQOS® have been marketed as a less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. This literature review examines the chemical composition of IQOS® emissions compared to traditional cigarettes, dispels common myths, and evaluates its impact on the human physiological system, including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, long-term carcinogenic risks, and physical performance. Studies indicate that IQOS® emissions contain lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) than conventional cigarettes, but concerns remain regarding certain toxicants, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein. The product is often perceived as a safer alternative; however, research suggests that its health risks may not be significantly reduced. IQOS® has been linked to pulmonary and cardiovascular effects, oxidative stress, and potential carcinogenic risks. Additionally, its impact on physical performance and metabolism remains unclear. While IQOS® may provide some advantages over traditional cigarettes, misinformation and its appeal to young users raise public health concerns. Further long-term research is necessary to assess its full impact on human health and athletic performance.
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| spelling | doaj-art-b5f940fadeb74a5e970b6dab229a6a552025-08-20T02:16:03ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-04-014010.12775/QS.2025.40.59521The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature reviewKamil Dziekońskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-9958-1348Michał Popielhttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-9726-6296Julia Głowaczhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-3564-703XJakub Rybowskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-6860-7805Aneta Rednerhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-1404-4305Patrycja Zwierzchlewskahttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-8073-1042Dominik Stanibułahttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-9409-6430Kacper Buczekhttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-0521-3536Maksymilian Wiśniowskihttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-2470-3074Klaudia Kulighttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-1569-4180 Tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies aim to minimize the adverse health effects of smoking while allowing nicotine consumption. Heated tobacco products (HTPs) such as IQOS® have been marketed as a less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. This literature review examines the chemical composition of IQOS® emissions compared to traditional cigarettes, dispels common myths, and evaluates its impact on the human physiological system, including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, long-term carcinogenic risks, and physical performance. Studies indicate that IQOS® emissions contain lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) than conventional cigarettes, but concerns remain regarding certain toxicants, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein. The product is often perceived as a safer alternative; however, research suggests that its health risks may not be significantly reduced. IQOS® has been linked to pulmonary and cardiovascular effects, oxidative stress, and potential carcinogenic risks. Additionally, its impact on physical performance and metabolism remains unclear. While IQOS® may provide some advantages over traditional cigarettes, misinformation and its appeal to young users raise public health concerns. Further long-term research is necessary to assess its full impact on human health and athletic performance. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59521iqosheated tobaccoheated tobacco productssmokeless tobaccotobacco heating systems |
| spellingShingle | Kamil Dziekoński Michał Popiel Julia Głowacz Jakub Rybowski Aneta Redner Patrycja Zwierzchlewska Dominik Stanibuła Kacper Buczek Maksymilian Wiśniowski Klaudia Kulig The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review Quality in Sport iqos heated tobacco heated tobacco products smokeless tobacco tobacco heating systems |
| title | The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review |
| title_full | The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review |
| title_short | The Impact of IQOS® on Health and Physical Performance: Myths vs. Facts - literature review |
| title_sort | impact of iqos r on health and physical performance myths vs facts literature review |
| topic | iqos heated tobacco heated tobacco products smokeless tobacco tobacco heating systems |
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