Dietary Nitrites Linked to Elevated Colorectal Cancer Risk in Men, While Plant-Based Nitrates Show Safety, Landmark Swedish Study Finds
STOCKHOLM — For decades, dietary guidelines have frequently lumped nitrates and nitrites together, casting a broad shadow over both leafy greens and processed meats. However, a landmark long-term study conducted by researchers at the prestigious Karolinska Institutet provides a significant paradigm shift in nutritional science. By tracking tens of thousands of adults over a quarter-century,…
