The Claim
Higher estimated exposure to N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) from dietary nitrite and nitrate intake is associated with a 4% increased risk of overall cancer in adults.
What the research says
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Eating more foods with certain chemicals called nitrites and nitrates might slightly raise your chance of getting cancer later in life, according to a big study that followed people for 12 years.
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Higher estimated exposure to N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) from dietary nitrite and nitrate intake is associated with a 4% increased risk of overall cancer in adults, based on a large cohort study with 12 years of follow-up.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at how much NDMA people got from certain foods and found that those with the highest exposure had a 4% higher chance of getting cancer, which matches the claim exactly.
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