Electronic cigarettes have recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users across the United States. Also known as a “E-Cigarette,” these groundbreaking devices are raising a lot of eyebrows. Are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes? Creators say these devices are very different from the traditional cigarette, and tens of thousands of smokers have already made the switch with hopes the device will be better for their health. Can this clever looking contraption live up to all the hype? Is there any scientific evidence that electronic cigarettes truely are the #1 smoking alternative?

When we first inspected the electronic cigarette, it was easy to see that the device in fact does look and feel like a traditional cigarette. Creators and product users are claiming that you can now enjoy a healthier cigarette without the bad smells, second-hand smoke, or cancer causing chemicals. Plus they claim you can still get your nicotine fix. Sounds almost too good to be true right? That's what we thought as well. So we had our own Helen Wilson test these incredible claims. And the results, to say the least, were very shocking. Here are just a few of the benefits that electronic cigarette companies have been claiming on their websites:

• No tar, tobacco, carbon monoxide, or ash
• Get the same amount of nicotine as a regular cigarette
• Each cartridge costs less than $2 and is equivalent to an entire pack of cigarettes
• You can save over $1,000 each year
• You won't "smell" like a smoker any longer
• Different flavors are available
• No more second-hand smoke

When Helen received herelectronic cigarette trial kit, she passed the device around so everyone could take a closer look. Sure enough, the product looked and felt like a cigarette. The device was also very well made and seemed safe to use. When Helen took her first few drags on the device, we all stared in amazement. It looked like Helen was smoking in the office, but with one huge difference. There was no tobacco smell and no second-hand smoke. Just a harmless vapor.

We were also able to confirm the money savings claims. Each cartridge was equivalent to approximately 1 pack of cigarettes at a cost of only a couple of dollars each, meaning that smokers who smoke 1 pack per day can easily save over $1,000 per year. Since the device satisfied Helen's nicotine cravings, we knew that we had found a product that actually works.

We decided to research exactly what expert medical doctors and product users had to say about electronic cigarettes. The results were surprising. In fact, the United Health Organization concluded that "In the short time that electronic cigarettes have become popular, the number of people who have been able to quit smoking and stay cigarette free have risen by an estimated 300%. No other methodology has proven so successful in such a short period of time."