Nitrosamines
OtherCarcinogenic compounds formed when nitrites combine with amines found in animal products
Food Sources
Foods that contain Nitrosamines.
- Bacon and hot dogs
The fumes produced by frying bacon contain nitrosamines, a class of carcinogens. Bacon fumes cause about 4 times more DNA mutations than beef patty fumes.
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- Processed Meat
One hot dog has as many nitrosamines as four cigarettes. These carcinogens are also found in fresh meat, including beef, chicken, and pork.
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Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die