VAPING has been found to be “very low risk” in a study of its effects on ex-smokers.

The British research says the devices are far less toxic than cigarettes.

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Researchers at University College London found levels of cancer-causing toxins fell by up to 97 per cent in vapers six months after they switched from cigarettes.

But those who continued to use both saw no benefit.

The study of 181 people found using the devices was as beneficial for health as taking up nicotine replacement therapy.

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Researcher Dr Lion Shahab said: “Our study shows that e-cigarettes and nicotine-replacement therapy are far safer than smoking, and suggests that there is a very low risk associated with their long-term use.”

Alison Cox, of Cancer Research UK, said: “This adds to growing evidence e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to tobacco and suggests long-term effects will be minimal.”

About 2.2million regularly used e-cigs in 2015.