India, July 21 -- Vaping may seem like a safer choice compared to smoking, but its hidden risks go far beyond your lungs. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford universities, shared in his July 20 Instagram post 3 key reasons why vaping could silently damage your digestive system and impact your overall well-being. (Also read: Gastroenterologist shares how simple food choices like 'sourdough over white bread' can improve your gut health )

"Vaping chemicals can throw off the balance of good bacteria in your gut, leading to GI issues and chronic inflammation. Research shows that e-cigarette vapour can reduce beneficial gut bacteria," says Dr Sethi.

"The chemicals in vape liquids can irritate your gu...