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In the body nitrates relax the blood vessels. This causing them to dilate, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood, and not strain.

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Sodium Nitrate is used as a preservative in processed meats such as bacon, jerky and lunch meat. The main reasoning of why it's added is because it not only enhances color, but also inhabits the growth of bacterial spores.

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Many years of research have shown that if nitrates are used to the correct levels prescribed by the USDA then nitrates are completely safe and cause no health risk.

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A numerous amount of food contain nitrates. Nearly all vegetables contain nitrates. Most leafy vegetables contain nitrate and nitrite. There is even water that contains very small amounts of nitrates and nitrite.

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Recent research confirms that nitrates are critical to maintain homeostasis. They are used to control blood pressure, prevent memory-loss, and accelerating wound healing. Our bodies actually create their own nitrates and nitrites, their being constantly synthesized by our amino acid.

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Nitrates are salts found in foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and used in cured meats.