Nitrate

nitrogen

nitrates are created by the body in saliva, as anti microbials
they are found in vegetables

ensure nitrate is not too high in drinking water.

Nitrates are relatively inert
but bacteria in the mouth or enzymes in the body can convert them into nitrite, and these may be harmful.

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• nitrosamine
  • formed when cooking nitrate or nitrite at high heat.