Vitamin C cigarettes finally available

photo from shemuscle focus galleries

A Quebec company is producing a cigarette it claims does not stain teeth, has less of an odour than regular brands and contains beneficial ingredients like vitamin C.Called the "VitaCig," it was invented by non-smoker Roger Ouellette for his wife, who has smoked a pack of cigarettes every day since the age of 14."We give you all the vitamins you lose, plus some vitamins to help you," he told CTV News. Health Canada is skeptical of the claim, saying any cigarette is harmful. "I say this half-jokingly: a safe cigarette is one that's not lit," Health Canada spokesperson Mathew Cook said. Cook added that Health Canada has heard of similar products before, but that this particular brand only recently appeared on the Canadian market. Because such products still contain tobacco, Health Canada said it falls under the Tobacco Act and should be regulated the same way as any other cigarette. Although Health Canada has not tested the VitaCig, Cook said that such products are no less harmful than any regular brand. "We do tests right now, analysis on the tobacco products, on cigarettes, and what we do is measure the toxic emissions," he said. "We have no evidence that these products are any different at this point." He also warned against any claims stating the VitaCig brand is healthy, saying "there's a law against making misleading claims about a product." Quebecers will be able to try the new cigarettes for themselves at one of 2,000 stores across the province, and it could soon reach more locations outside the province. Smoker Heidi Miller tried the VitaCig and said it does have less of an odour than her regular brand, although she was highly skeptical of the added ingredients. "I don't think any cigarette can be healthy for you, and I'm a smoker," she said. "No, I wouldn't smoke for health reasons." Meanwhile, Oullete's wife is pleased with her husband's product. "I am happy, because I don't have to quit any more," Gisele Tremblay said. Link

Comments

[Karasu]

One of the best things I ever did was quit smoking. I only smoked for 6 yrs., from 12 to 18 years old, so it was probably easier for me then than if I had tried to stop later on.

[What?]

Why is it important for us to know that the inventor is a 'non-smoker'? Is that a hybrid of a marketing/news story?

[Brandy Alexander]

Yes, and it comes after a comma splice to boot. But anyone notice how wretched the pictured smoker's index and middle fingers look in comparison with her ring and pinky fingers? What's that about?

[Evie]

Actually, I don't believe that's a female. Not that it matters.

[Brandy Alexander]

She's a female, alright. Look at her hands. They're the one thing the surgeons can't change. Yet.

I agree, though; those fingers (and the whole photo) is pretty androgenous. But you might expect that here, y'know? We all dance a little Time Warp when we enter.

[Evie]

Those hands look pretty masculine to me. Whatever gender, I think their owner has seen some serious hard times.

[Brandy Alexander]

That shemuscle bunch look like a pretty sad lot in general. I'd like to buy each of them a condo in Key West and pension them in luxury with the proviso they lay off the smack. Poor things!

[Evie]

Look who's talking!

[Brandy Alexander]

Oh girls, I hasten to add I don't have the money to carry that out for even one of you, let alone the lot. I was just expressing my concern. I really do hope you're all okay.

xxoo
Brandy

[Evie]

Brandy, I'm sure they appreciate your concern very much.

[Seth Thomas]

You girls are being pretty flippant considering your own questionable characters.

[Kitsune]

To quote Paul Baranowski at dimag.com:

'As far as the health issue goes, I have to agree with Health Canada in their claim that products like these are not in anyway healthier than normal brands. True for mindless smokers this does replace a cut of orange juice everyday, but tobacco’s harmful effects still remain. "We do tests right now, analysis on the tobacco products, on cigarettes, and what we do is measure the toxic emissions. We have no evidence that these products are any different at this point." said Cook. Overall this is a very smart idea but unfortunately just like Cook said, a cigarette is a cigarette.'