Saliva chemicals and stomach cancer

Original Title

Nitrates, nitrites and gastric cancer in Great Britain

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Summary

Scientists measured saliva chemicals in two groups with different stomach cancer risks.

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Surprising Findings

Higher nitrate and nitrite levels in saliva were associated with lower gastric cancer risk.

This contradicts common beliefs that nitrates/nitrites are harmful, as they are often linked to processed meats and cancer risks.

Practical Takeaways

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Publication

Journal

Nature

Year

1985

Authors

D. Forman, S. Al-Dabbagh, R. Doll

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