Foods high in added nitrates, such as cured meat, aren't high enough in antioxidants to keep them from breaking down into nitrosamines. Eating a lot of foods with added nitrates can increase your ...

Chazelas E, Pierre F, Druesne-Pecollo N, et al. Nitrites and nitrates from food additives and natural sources and cancer risk: results from the NutriNet-Santé cohort. Int J Epidemiol. 2022;51(4 ...

Beetroot contains nutrients that may improve athletic performance, boost heart health, and manage glucose levels. For example, the nitrates in beets and beetroot juice may help improve blood flow ...