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- Through endogenous nitrosation, nitrate is a precursor in the formation of N -nitroso compounds (NOC); most NOC are carcinogens and teratogens. Thus, exposure to NOC formed after ingestion of nitrate from drinking water and dietary sources may result in cancer, birth defects, or other adverse health effects.
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Mar 17, 2022 · Nitrates and nitrites are found in chemicals like sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate. These are used as preservatives, preventing harmful bacterial growth in certain foods like bacon and other cured meats. Nitrates occur naturally in plants and can have cardiovascular (heart) health benefits.
May 25, 2023 · Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health. Other studies suggest they may increase cancer risk. Researchers conducted an analysis of studies investigating the benefits...
- Annie Lennon
Foods high in nitrates. Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in leafy green vegetableslike spinach, romaine and kale, as well as in root vegetables like beets, celery and carrots. “Most of the nitrates and nitrites we consume come from plant foods we eat,” Peart says.
Jul 23, 2018 · Many studies observed increased risk with ingestion of water nitrate levels that were below regulatory limits. Future studies of these and other health outcomes should include improved exposure assessment and accurate characterization of individual factors that affect endogenous nitrosation.
- Mary H. Ward, Rena R. Jones, Jean D. Brender, Theo M. de Kok, Peter J. Weyer, Bernard T. Nolan, Cris...
- 10.3390/ijerph15071557
- 2018
- 2018/07
Although drinking-water nitrate may be an important risk factor for meth-aemoglobinaemia in bottle-fed infants, there is compelling evidence that the risk of methaemoglobinaemia is primarily increased in the presence of simultaneous gastro-intestinal infections, which increase endogenous nitrite formation, may increase
Nitrate (NO 3−) and nitrite (NO 2−) are naturally-occurring oxidation products of nitrogen. Nitrate may be expressed in terms of ionic concentration (i.e., mg nitrate/L), or elemental concentration (i.e., mg nitrate-nitrogen/L or mg nitrogen as nitrate/L).
Feb 1, 2022 · Heart Health. Nitrates in food and medicine: What’s the story? February 1, 2022. By Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter. Deli meats, leafy greens, and certain heart drugs all contain nitrates in various forms. How do these compounds affect your heart?
