Dr. Sairam Jabba: Research Scientist at Duke University School of Medicine on the Neotame Substance in E-Cigarattes

Duke Health researchers have discovered that many of the most popular disposable e-cigarettes contain neotame, a highly potent and unregulated artificial sweetener. Neotame is up to 13,000 times sweeter than table sugar and is commonly found in e-cigarettes featuring fruity, candy, and mint flavors—products often marketed toward young or first-time users. Clinical studies have shown that such sweeteners significantly increase the appeal, preference, and potential for abuse of tobacco products. Dr. Sairam Jabba, a research scientist at the Duke University School of Medicine, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the findings and the implications of neotame use in e-cigarettes.