The Claim

Salivary nitrate and nitrite levels are significantly higher in populations with lower risk of developing gastric cancer.

Source: Nitrates, nitrites and gastric cancer in Great Britain

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
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In plain English

People who have more nitrate and nitrite in their saliva seem to be less likely to get stomach cancer.

See the scientific wording

Salivary nitrate and nitrite levels are significantly higher in populations with lower risk of developing gastric cancer, suggesting an inverse relationship between these biomarkers and gastric cancer risk.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Nitrates, nitrites and gastric cancer in Great Britain

    The study found that people with lower risk of stomach cancer had more nitrate and nitrite in their saliva, which matches the claim exactly.

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