Study finds correlation between nitrates from agricultural fertilizers in drinking water and an increased risk of colorectal cancer

(Natural News) Nitrates found in drinking water and groundwater may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. The study, which appeared in the International Journal of Cancer, traced back the source of the nitrates to agricultural production and identified the correlation between the two factors. Researchers posited that nitrate in drinking water may develop into carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds…

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