Menthol cigarettes may soon be a thing of the past.

All cigarettes are bad - but are menthols worse? 

Yes, according to the FDA, who is now considering regulating or possibly even banning the minty cancer sticks. That’s because they believe that menthol may make it easier to become addicted to smoking and harder to quit. All cigarettes have a bit of menthol in there for flavoring but menthol cigarettes have ten times more. 

Experts say that the cooling sensation felt in the mouth, throat and lungs by menthol smokers enhances their physical rush and leads to stronger cravings. Menthol in cigarettes can also slow respiration and increase breath-holding time, increasing exposure to the toxins.