These determinations are based on the well-established biological concepts that smoking increases the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and that ROS lead to oxidative stress (OS)
- Grease, Oil, and Fat A general rule of thumb is never flush food down, especially those with oils, grease, and fats
Depending on whether it is their first or repeated offence, pilots who are caught breaking this rule may face a suspension of up to 36 months
Nicotine is still linked to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular problems (although, to nicotines credit, its also linked to attentiveness, memory improvement, and may even be used medicinally to combat Alzheimers and Parkinsons)