Nitrites
Description
Nitrites are Salt or of Nitrous Acid. Nitrites are found naturally in many foods (formed by reduction of naturally occurring Nitrates).
Approximately 1% of the population is sensitive to Nitrites.
Commercial Uses of Nitrites
Food Preparation Methods
Synthetically manufactured Nitrites are used as Food Preservatives for many Processed Foods and are commonly present in Smoked, Pickled and Cured Foods.
Toxic Effects of Nitrites
Amino Acids - Toxic Byproducts
Nitrites 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]
Esophagus Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Mouth Cancer
These Substances may Reduce the Toxic Effects of Nitrites
Amino Acids
Thioproline (TCA) may prevent the conversion of dietary Nitrites to Nitrosamines.
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