Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of nitrites in urine. These occur when bacteria infect the bladder, ureters, or kidneys. A doctor may recommend antibiotics or other treatments. A ...

If you eat processed meats and read nutrition labels, you’ve probably seen lots of bacon, sausage, and cold cuts on store shelves that claim to be free of added nitrates and nitrites. These ...

According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and most of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than ...

Having nitrates in urine is normal and not harmful. However, having nitrites in your urine could mean you have an infection. Nitrates and nitrites are both forms of nitrogen. The difference is in ...

In a recent study published in PLoS Medicine, researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks. Study: Dietary exposure to ...