AHA!! Just what I always wanted to hear, bacon MIGHT be good for you! The answer is confusing. First, although uncured bacon is not cured with nitrites and nitrates, it is still cured, usually with salt. Second, nitrites or nitrates might be harmful; or they might be helpful. Nitrites and nitrates protect bacon from Clostridium botulinum, a deadly bacteria that causes botulism. Yet some animal studies indicate these compounds increase the risk for cancer. On the other hand, new evidence shows that dietary nitrite and nitrate convert in the body to nitric oxide, a beneficial substance that dilates blood vessels and helps lower blood pressure.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:48:03 +0000
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