American Spirit cigarettes are all natural and don’t contain any additives. But did you know that American Spirit cigarettes have also been released in an organic version as well? Why not, right?

We have organic apples, chicken, oranges, you name it, isn’t it a good thing that we also have organic cigarettes? It seems reasonable to assume that a cigarette without any added chemicals is “healthier” than a regular cigarette.

But each pack of American Spirit cigarettes states plainly the following: “No additives in our tobacco does NOT mean a safer cigarette.”

Research shows that smoke itself produces chemicals which may damage DNA in sperm cells that can be passed to your offspring. DNA holds the genetic codes that control metabolism, protein synthesis, mental processes, hormone production and physical characteristics.

Small defects in the DNA can trigger diseases, cause birth defects and decrease intelligence. For years, obstetricians have warned women not to smoke, drink or do drugs during pregnancy to avoid birth defects. New information from Canada showed that smoking and other negative health habits could damage DNA.

Men produce sperm cells continuously. Since 50 percent of pregnancies are unplanned, men should not smoke if there is any danger of producing children. Gene defects caused by smoking will be permanently passed to your children and your children’s children, so think hard before taking a puff. [sources: Cancer Research, Fitness RX]