Vape Carts – Real vs Fake – Updated for 2022

FAKE THC CARTS, REAL CONSEQUENCES

Fake THC vape carts are proving harmful to many who have been duped. In fact, according to Federal health officials 12 people have died from lung illnesses associated with vape pen use, and over 800 have been hospitalized in 46 states. Fake vape carts typically contain additives to ‘cut’ the amount of cannabis that’s used, reducing the potency, quality, and safety of the fake product. The best carts on the market are using high-quality flower grown in top-notch facilities, quality tested for harmful additives and contaminants. This eliminates, or at least significantly reduces, the risks of residual pesticides, fungicides, molds, and mildews in your cartridge adding to vape related health issues. Here’s a quick view into why and how fake carts are causing real consequences –

Fungicides & cyanide

NBC news found that 10 out of 10 fake THC carts products contained hydrogen cyanide (a highly poisonous gas). This is also tied to another finding that fake vape cart investigators are eyeing as a harmful ingredient – myclobutanil. Myclobutanil is a fungicide, also found in many fake vape carts recently tested. And what’s worse? Upon heating, myclobutanil transforms into hydrogen cyanide.

Additives & oils

To cut the cost of manufacturing, many fake vape cart producers are using additives to mimic the purity of the real deal, with Vitamin E acetate being the most popular. What sounds like a daily dose of nutrients is not meant for inhalation. In actuality, inhaling the cutting agent coats lungs with oil causing inflammation. Inhaling Vitamin E can also cause lipoid pneumonitis, a once rare condition that comes from particles of fat being consumed into the lungs. Other additives that cause similar symptoms are Vegetable Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol. These agents are actually approved by the FDA, but again, not for inhalation. Overall, a lack of testing and regulation for fake vape cart pens is doing more harm than good. With any real or trusted vape cart manufacturer, you’ll be provided a third-party testing report or certificate of analysis. These tests will also confirm that your real vape cart pen is under the threshold for pesticides or contaminants allowed by the regulating state. If you want to learn more about testing vape carts, check out our more in-depth article here.

DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON FAKE CARTS.

When you buy Fake cannabis carts, you’re NOT getting pure products. Those fake THC vape carts may be full of fillers, additives and potentially toxic ingredients. So, instead of paying for one gram of pure cannabis, vape cartridges typically contain a mixture of cannabinoids and terpenes. When you buy a fake, you’re wasting your money on additives you don’t want to buy.

TRUST NUG’S AUTHENTIC LIVE RESIN VAPE CARTS

With a plethora of information in the news today, like any topic – it’s best to always check your facts. And when in doubt – always stick with a source you trust. NUG has been committed to quality since 2014 – with innovation and single sourced premium flower as a catalyst in the brand’s mission. For a safe, discreet and delicious real cart, choose NUG’s latest premium vape cartridge product to hit the shelves.