Nitrate in drinking water linked to increased dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables is linked to a lower risk, researchers find
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Researchers have found a link between nitrate in drinking water and an increased risk of dementia, while nitrates from vegetables appear to have the opposite effect, potentially lowering the risk. The findings suggest a distinction between the health impacts of nitrates from different sources. The study's results indicate that the source of nitrate exposure may be a factor in its effects on dementia risk.