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Aug 2021
15m 13s

You Say Nitrates, I Say Nitrites

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Turns out there are good nitrates and bad nitrites.  Here’s the breakdown.

This episode features audio from The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function, When Nitrites Go Bad, and Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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