Hello Andrew Coggan and All,
These studies agree with you: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...articles/PMC4690057/
"In summary, this meta-analysis suggested that dietary nitrates intake was associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer, and high consumption of nitrites and NDMA could increase the risk. [empahsis added]
Considering the limitations and confounding factors, we could not absolutely confirm the reliability of these findings. More well-designed large prospective studies are needed to help us understand these substances in the etiology of gastric cancer."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26633477
"High nitrates intake was associated with a weak but statistically significant reduced risk of gastric cancer. Whereas increased consumption of nitrites and NDMA seemed to be risk factors for cancer. [emphasis added]
Due to the lack of uniformity for exposure assessment across studies, further prospective researches are warranted to verify these findings."
My grandfather and an uncle both died of stomach cancer. They both ate lots of processed meat. So I am going on my 'gut feeling' and stay away from nitrites and be very cautious about nitrates.
I am curious about what the difference is between the nitrates and nitrites in vegetables ....... and nitrates and nitrites found in meats ... and the associated cancer risks.
Are potassium nitrate capsules more similar to vegetable nitrates or to meat nitrates?
Cheers, Neal
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These studies agree with you: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...articles/PMC4690057/
"In summary, this meta-analysis suggested that dietary nitrates intake was associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer, and high consumption of nitrites and NDMA could increase the risk. [empahsis added]
Considering the limitations and confounding factors, we could not absolutely confirm the reliability of these findings. More well-designed large prospective studies are needed to help us understand these substances in the etiology of gastric cancer."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26633477
"High nitrates intake was associated with a weak but statistically significant reduced risk of gastric cancer. Whereas increased consumption of nitrites and NDMA seemed to be risk factors for cancer. [emphasis added]
Due to the lack of uniformity for exposure assessment across studies, further prospective researches are warranted to verify these findings."
My grandfather and an uncle both died of stomach cancer. They both ate lots of processed meat. So I am going on my 'gut feeling' and stay away from nitrites and be very cautious about nitrates.
I am curious about what the difference is between the nitrates and nitrites in vegetables ....... and nitrates and nitrites found in meats ... and the associated cancer risks.
Are potassium nitrate capsules more similar to vegetable nitrates or to meat nitrates?
Andrew Coggan wrote:
It's actually nitrate and nitrite (singular), and yes, the same chemical that is added to cured meats to help preserve the red color and inhibit bacterial growth. Unlike with cured meats, though, nitrate and nitrite in vegetables (by far the largest dietary source) doesn't seem to be associated with increased cancer risk.Cheers, Neal
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