In contrast to nitric oxide, which has well established and important roles in the regulation of
blood flow and thrombosis, neurotransmission, the normal functioning of the genitourinary …

Epidemiologic data support the association between high intake of vegetables and fruits and
low risk of chronic disease. There are several biologically plausible reasons why …

Abstract Understanding nitrate–nitrite (NO 3−− NO 2−) levels in drinking water and the
associated non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks are essential to protect public …

Background Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in water and soil. They are also used as
food additives (preservatives) in processed meats. They could play a role in the …

Polyphenols are a large and diverse class of compounds, many of which occur naturally in a
range of food plants. The flavonoids are the largest and best-studied group of these. A range …

Proliferation in the setting of longstanding chronic inflammation appears to predispose to
carcinoma in the liver, large bowel, urinary bladder, and gastric mucosa. Focal prostatic …

Nitrate contamination of drinking water may increase cancer risk, because nitrate is
endogenously reduced to nitrite and subsequent nitrosation reactions give rise to N-nitroso …

This paper is based on a workshop held in Oslo, Norway in November 2013, in which
experts discussed how to reach consensus on the healthiness of red and processed meat …

An increased risk of multiple sclerosis among smokers has been found in several
prospective epidemiological studies. The association between smoking and progression of …

Background N-nitroso compounds (NOC) formed endogenously after nitrate/nitrite ingestion
and disinfection by-products (DBPs) are suspected colorectal carcinogens, but …