So many have heard about electric cigarettes but there are so many rumors running around online that could be perceived as facts rather than fiction. This could partly be because of the hesitance of the makers to actually state what the purpose is for these gadgets.

Below are just some of the misleading Mythconceptions about electric cigarettes and what they really are all about.

It is just like real cigarettes, they still contain nicotine. Although it is true that these gadgets do have nicotine cartridges, they do not come near the amount of toxic substances found in regular cigarettes which has more or less 4000 known toxins which can enter the bloodstream when they are burned and inhaled and eventually reach the bloodstream. These also do not contain free radicals.

Tobacco is natural and is organic; these electronic cigarettes are fake cigarettes. Although it is true that these gadgets are electronic and are technically fake, tobacco is not an organically grown plant. The truth is that in order to get the wide and gigantic leaves from tobacco plants they need to be fertilized. Normally, unfertilized or organically grown tobacco only grows so tall and so wide and lengthy leaves. And if they are organically grown, they would be super-infested with pests which eat the leaves. The only way to rid the plant of the pests is through sprays. Tobacco may also be natural but it has to be burned before one can enjoy the free radicals and 4000 toxins worth of deadly poison which can enter the bloodstream.

"Smoking Can Be Dangerous For Your Health" Now this is a slogan which has been around for ages. Some cigarette smokers today grew up under this slogan not knowing when it first came out and they still continue to smoke. The act of smoking an electric cigarette is not nearly as dangerous as smoking the real one: there is no fire involved, there are no 4000 toxins to fight over, there is no tar, there are no nicotine stains, there are no second hand smoke, and a lot of other advantages.

Do not buy off-brands, rely on the branded products only. Now this is one thing which is not a mythconception. This is actually good advice although it may not be applicable to all. One thing to think about are the warning signs which says not to buy the off brands or those "made in China." The fact is, the electric cigarette was invented in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist based and working for a Hong Kong based company which is obviously Chinese.

It is not surprising to see misleading information regarding the electric cigarettes floating around the web. Some actually see the presence of these gadgets as threats to the tobacco industry and would do everything in their power to put out some misleading feelers in an effort to lower the interest. Be that as it may, the gadgets are found to be very useful and are in truth a healthier option. They may not be the best alternatives, but they do serve a purpose for those who are trying to quit smoking, trying to keep others safe when they are smoking or for any other reasons it may benefit them.