TikToker Sheldon Shuffield went viral for demonstrating how the air filter in his new Mercedes reacted to vape smoke, showing that its effects are "very unhealthy." Smoking tobacco products has been proven to have negative effects on fertility, according to research. That includes vaping in addition to traditional cigarettes.
For those who are concerned about fertility or looking to start a family, experts recommend refraining from smoking and vaping. MERCEDES OWNER GOES VIRAL USING VAPE TO TEST VEHICLE'S HIGH-TECH AIR FILTER Courtney D. Lynch, PhD, a doctor of maternal fetal medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, confirmed with Fox News Digital that it has been "well-established" that smoking has an "adverse impact on both natural and medically assisted conception.
" Quitting all nicotine and tobacco products could help improve fertility, experts say. (iStock) "While the human data on vaping and fertility are sparse, animal data suggest that vaping is also problematic," she said. "Nicotine is a well-established reproductive and developmental toxicant.
" Smoking and vaping exposes the embryo to certain harmful compounds, according to Lynch. HOW TO QUIT VAPING AS THE E-CIGARETTE FAD FIRES UP: 6 SMART STEPS TO TAKE The nicotine in vapes and cigarettes is known to impair the functioning of the cilia in the fallopian tubes, she noted. This then impairs the "proper transport" of the embryo to the uterus when attempting pregnancy, and it also increases the risk of.