In this article, we will quickly analyze whether vaping has calories or not, if it can make you gain weight, and if it interferes with certain specific diets (such as the ketogenic diet).
Vaping remains a popular option for many consumers, especially for vapers who enjoy a quick and discreet hit from a THC oil cartridge. Although vaping is quite common, even seasoned vapers have questions from time to time. One of the most interesting questions we regularly receive from customers is: "Does vaping have calories?"
In this article, we are going to take a quick look at whether vaping has calories or not, if it can make you gain weight, and if it interferes with certain niche diets (such as keto).
Should I count the calories while vaping?
The short answer is "technically yes, but practically no". Vaping has calories, but the amount is so small that it will not have a significant effect on your weight. Keep in mind that this only applies to e-liquids or vape juices. If you vape THC oils, you will get so few calories that it would be difficult to measure.
How many calories does vaping have?
Most estimates put the calories in vaping at around 5 per 1 ml of liquid. So, for example, a full 30 ml bottle will have approximately 150 calories.
To put it in context, a regular can of soda has about 150 calories. Given how long a 30 ml bottle of vape juice lasts for the vast majority of vapers, you are not going to get a significant caloric intake from vaping.
THC oil has even fewer calories. THC oil does not contain vegetable glycerin, which is where most of the calories in vape juice come from. If you are worried that your favorite oil cartridge will make you gain weight, you can vape without worries (although you should watch out for cravings!).
Where do the calories from vaping go?
It is an ongoing debate. Vaping has calories, but it is unknown whether you can absorb them through the lungs in a significant way. It is very likely that you cannot absorb the calories from vaping at all, which means it does not matter how many calories your favorite vape juice contains.
Can vaping make me gain weight?
Given that there is no evidence that calories can be gained through the lungs, there is also no evidence that vaping makes you gain weight. In fact, Herbert Gilbert, the first person to patent a vaping device, originally marketed his invention as a possible tool for losing weight. Currently, there is nothing to suggest that you can gain weight from vaping.
What if you vape on an empty stomach or on a keto diet?
Not only is there no evidence to suggest that you can gain weight from vaping, but there is also no evidence that vaping can alter your blood sugar. Vaping will not affect a keto diet, and it will not have a negative physical impact if you are intermittent fasting. Feel free to vape without worrying about ruining either of these dietary regimens.
If you fast for religious reasons, it is up to you whether or not it is appropriate to vape.
Vaping and overall health
The fact that you cannot gain weight from vaping does not mean that there are no concerns to consider. Specifically, you should consider the dangers associated with nicotine consumption. If you vape THC or CBD oils, for now, there are no specific health problems to worry about, but research in this field is still in its early stages.
If you vape THC or CBD as part of a treatment for pain or mental health, you should talk to your doctor about any specific concerns you may have, especially if you take prescription medication. Keep in mind that the best strains of weed for one person may not be the best for your specific needs.
Conclusion
You will not have to worry about gaining weight from vaping, so feel free to vape guilt-free! It is quite easy to find a vape pen for sale online, and we would love to answer any specific questions you may have about a vape pen that works for you.
