Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a Longevity Medicine Physician and Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, warns that nicotine use among young adults is a growing concern for heart health. In a recent Instagram post, he highlights that many young people are unaware of the risks associated with nicotine, which is often consumed in the form of fruit-flavored, disposable products. This habit can raise heart rates by 10 to 20 beats per minute and significantly increase blood pressure, even in those who do not have a long history of smoking. With more than half of nicotine users starting before high school, the timeline for cardiovascular risk is shifting forward. Dr. Bhojraj emphasizes that constant exposure to nicotine can prevent the cardiovascular system from returning to a baseline state, contributing to sustained elevation in heart rate and blood pressure regulation issues. The normalization of nicotine use makes it difficult for individuals to recognize it as a health risk until symptoms manifest later in life. He stresses the importance of early awareness to prevent long-term damage to heart health.