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Episode 60: Dietary Nitrates

June 22, 2024 Jonathan Steedman, APD
Episode 60: Dietary Nitrates
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Bite Me Nutrition
Episode 60: Dietary Nitrates
Jun 22, 2024
Jonathan Steedman, APD

You might've heard in some contexts, nitrates can be really good for you.

And then in other contexts, you’ve heard that nitrates are bad for you.

The reality is both of those things are true. Listen to this episode if you want to know the difference!


Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction to Dietary Nitrates
02:26 The Benefits of Nitric Oxide
03:49 Nitrates and Exercise Performance
06:43 The Formation of Nitrosamines and Cancer Risk
07:00 The Impact of Mouthwash on Nitric Oxide Levels
08:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Show Notes

You might've heard in some contexts, nitrates can be really good for you.

And then in other contexts, you’ve heard that nitrates are bad for you.

The reality is both of those things are true. Listen to this episode if you want to know the difference!


Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction to Dietary Nitrates
02:26 The Benefits of Nitric Oxide
03:49 Nitrates and Exercise Performance
06:43 The Formation of Nitrosamines and Cancer Risk
07:00 The Impact of Mouthwash on Nitric Oxide Levels
08:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

Click me for show notes!