According to a UC San Diego School of Medicine report published Tuesday, e-cigarettes alter the inflammatory state of multiple organs, affecting how they respond to infections.
The daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes reduces inflammation in the brain, heart, lungs, and colon.
The study, published in eLife on Tuesday, is the first to assess JUUL devices and flavorants across organs.
In the US, over 12 million adults use e-cigarettes, with the highest rates among those aged 18-24.
The body of someone who frequently uses menthol-flavored JUUL e-cigarettes may respond differently to COVID-19 infection.