Thread: Nitrate supplementation potentially dangerous (study)

I used to handle Sodium Nitrates in a hot dog plant spice room
I was always told it was carcinogenic
Safety data for sodium nitrite


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  • Synonyms: nitrous acid sodium salt, diazotizing salt, anti-rust
  
  
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    Molecular formula: NaNO2
    CAS No: 7632-00-0
    EINECS No: 231-555-9
    Annex I Index No: 007-010-00-4
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  • Appearance: white to off-white powder
  
  
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    Melting point: 281 C
    Boiling point: 320 C
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    Density (g cm-3): 2.17
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    Autoignition temperature: 490 C
    Water solubility: soluble
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  • Stable. Incompatible with reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, organics and other flammable materials, finely powdered metals. Contact with combustible material may lead to fire. Hygroscopic.
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  • Toxic if swallowed. Severe eye irritant. Respiratory and skin irritant. May act as a carcinogen for chronic exposure.
  
  
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    ORL-RAT LD50 180 mg kg-1
    ORL-RBT LD50 178 mg kg-1
    ORL-HMN LDLO 71 mg kg-1
    IVN-RAT LD50 65 mg kg-1
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    R8 R25 R50.
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    S45 S61.
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Someone correct me please if I am wrong, but I thought the general idea of nitric oxide products was to promote a positive nitrogen balance in the blood therefore promoting greater pumps. Can that same desired outcome not be accomplished with sufficient protein in a daily diet? Is it not the nitrogen attached to the protein that separates it from carbs? I know its fairly general, but I don't see why people are still buying these supplements.

Anthony puts out a lot of informative information on his blog. What I find interesting is that Carl Lenore sings his praises, yet Lenore actively endorses this new nitrate creatine product on superhumanradio show, claiming its the only product that has really given him a noticeable pump.

Originally Posted by country1911

Someone correct me please if I am wrong, but I thought the general idea of nitric oxide products was to promote a positive nitrogen balance in the blood therefore promoting greater pumps. Can that same desired outcome not be accomplished with sufficient protein in a daily diet? Is it not the nitrogen attached to the protein that separates it from carbs? I know its fairly general, but I don't see why people are still buying these supplements.

wrong Nitric oxide. nitric oxide and nitrates 2 diff things. nitrates are bad for you. they put them in hot dogs (not sure why actually but I think something as a preservative), in minute doses. I watched Unwrapped on food network awhile back and they were at a place that makes these beef hotdogs and they showed how much they added. it was literally like a tablespoon or teaspoon for a vat of like 200 lbs of meat. not sure how that little will help or hurt anything though

Nitrates give preserved meats their pinkish coloring. They have been linked to GI cancer, and I believe a recent study showed a link to Alzheimers. Great reasons to avoid processed meats.

It might seem like a little until you add up all the different things you are eating that contain them, every day - maybe a couple times a day......Poison is poison.

everything is a double edged sword, pros and cons. nitrates are no different