nitrates

·February 9, 2021·5 min read

Nitrate in Maternal Drinking Water May Impair Fetal Growth

Pregnant women exposed to nitrates through household drinking water had, on average, babies that weighed ten grams less than women with no exposure to nitrates in drinking water. High levels of nitrate in tap water can cause infant methemoglobinemia, a fatal condition in newborns.

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·July 21, 2018·7 min read

Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats Associated with Manic Episodes

A new study reports eating processed meats could contribute to mania associated with bipolar disorder. Researchers found people who had been hospitalized for mania were 3.5 times more likely to have eaten cured meats prior to admittance.

Featured Neurology

·October 31, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Affirm Diet Can Impact Migraines

A new study confirms the impact some foods and drinks can have in triggering migraines.

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·October 19, 2016·3 min read

Migraine Sufferers Have More Nitrate-Reducing Microbes in their Mouths

Researchers discovered migraine sufferers harbor significantly more microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than those who do not suffer migraine headaches.