The FDA and Juul are fighting over a vape ban, but the role of e cigarettes in the world of tobacco abuse is not clear cut Juul, the vape device teens are getting hooked on, explained Vox DYKOne Juul pod contains as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Side effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure, lung disease, chronic bronchitis and insulin resistance leading to type 2 The patented nicotine salt content in one 5% JUUL pod is equivalent to the nicotine in a pack (to 1.5 packs) of cigarettes. Yet, because the JUUL looks like a computer flash drive, FDA reverses order taking Juul vaping products off the market in US, opens door to possible authorization ABC News