Nitrates
Description
Nitrates are Salts or Esters of Nitric Acid. Nitrates are manufactured synthetically and also occur naturally as constituents of many Plant Foods.
Commercial Uses of Nitrates
Food Preparation Methods
Synthetically produced Nitrates are often used as Food Preservatives in the manufacture of Processed Meats.
Toxic Effects of Nitrates
Immune System
Nitrates may combine with Amino Acids within the Stomach to form Nitrosamines that are extremely potent carcinogens capable of causing Cancer in many parts of the body, especially: [1]
Breast Cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Nitrates may Interfere with these Substances
Vitamins
Nitrates may cause the depletion of the body's Vitamin A reserves.
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