Until recently the inorganic anions nitrate (NO 3 −) and nitrite (NO 2 −) were considered inert end products of nitric oxide (NO) metabolism and unfavorable dietary constituents.However, a new ...

Oral bacteria may impact brain health, and diet could help preserve cognitive function. The bacteria in your mouth may play a ...

Leafy veg including spinach, lettuce and kale, as well as beetroot and celery are some of the biggest natural sources of nitrates. These naturally occurring nitrates are thought to have health ...

if you’re looking for a natural way to lower your blood pressure, a beet supplement may be worth considering. When choosing a supplement, be sure to look for one that is high in nitrates and ...

Beetroot supplements have gained popularity over the last few years as a natural alternative. Beets are a rich source of nitrates, which can help dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow.

President Alessandri of Chile last week decreed the liquidation of Cosach, the Chilean nitrate monopoly. Organized to enable the big producers of natural nitrates to pool their interests in the ...

However, plants and animals cannot use nitrogen gas directly. Nitrates and other minerals are taken into a plant via specially adapted root cells called root hair cells. They are specially adapted ...