What are nitrates/ nitrites?
Technically speaking, a nitrate "is a polyatomic ion with the molecular formula NO−3 and a molecular mass of 62.0049 g/mol."(wikipedia)
Nitrites are closely related, and readily oxidized into nitrates.
More importantly, though, nitrates/ nitrites can cause hemoglobin (in your blood) to be unable to carry oxygen . This means that your organs and tissues will not get enough oxygen. This can lead to serious health problems, including death.
Where are nitrates/ nitrites?
In some drinking water (especially from septic systems and water that has been contaminated by ground water), in many vegetables that are grown with nitrate heavy chemical fertilizers, in your food, especially processed meats like hot dogs, salami, lunch meats, and bacon. They are used as preservatives because they maintain the color of the food.
Check out this government website with tons of information on nitrates and toxicity.
Stop eating processed meats, and please filter your drinking water. Especially stop giving your kids ham sandwiches and hot dogs. This stuff is extra harsh on kids.
Even a vegan diet doesn't clear you, sometimes processed soy foods also contain nitrates/ nitrites. READ YOUR LABELS.
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