Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A 27-year population study suggests that where nitrates come from, not just how much we consume, may shape dementia risk by reflecting broader diet quality and vascular health ...

Share on Pinterest Nitrates and nitrites can be found in processed meats but also in vegetables and other foods. Dejan Beokovic/Stocksy Nitrates and nitrites are found naturally in soil and water.

Physicians and scientists called for more stringent warning labels on certain processed meats to alert consumers of their cancer risk. Some, though not all, studies have reported a link between the ...

If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...

INVESTIGATION. GREW UP IN THE COUNTY. THREE ALMONDS, GRAPES AT ONE TIME, ALMONDS ALL AROUND. NOW MARTHA LLORENS LIVES IN THE SHADE OF ALMOND TREES IN THE HOUSE WHERE SHE GREW UP. IT WAS NICE BACK THEN ...

It’s reasonable enough to assume that “uncured” bacon, with labels touting “no nitrates or nitrites added,” would be a healthier choice. After all, nitrite and its chemical cousin nitrate in processed ...

Nitrates – widely used preservatives – are found in a variety of foods. Are they good or bad? After all, they can form nitrosamines, recognized carcinogens. A new study uses the metaphor of Dr. Jekyll ...

LEVELS HAVE GOTTEN THIS HIGH. SO WE KEEP TALKING ABOUT NITRATES, BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS A NITRATE? NEW AT FOUR. KCCI’S NICOLE TAM HAS THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO WATCH THOSE ...