Eating certain foods might increase colon cancer risk
Risk of colorectal and other gastro‐intestinal cancers after exposure to nitrate, nitrite and N‐nitroso compounds: a follow‐up study
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Surprising Findings
No link found between nitrate/nitrite intake and gastrointestinal cancers
Contradicts common beliefs about these preservatives being major cancer risks
Practical Takeaways
Consider limiting consumption of smoked and salted fish
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No link found between nitrate/nitrite intake and gastrointestinal cancers
Contradicts common beliefs about these preservatives being major cancer risks
Practical Takeaways
Consider limiting consumption of smoked and salted fish
Publication
Journal
International Journal of Cancer
Year
1999
Authors
P. Knekt, R. Järvinen, J. Dich, T. Hakulinen
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Eating a lot of smoked and salted fish might raise your chances of getting colon cancer later in life, based on a long-term study of Finnish adults.
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