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Nitrite or Nitrate - SometimesConfused


Posted: Sep 21, 2010

Can someone help a bunch of us out and give a simple explanation of the use of nitrate or nitrite or a tip for knowing which is which when it's not clear?  

nitrate vs nitrite - flcmt

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I always think of nitrates for heart as it has an "a" Nitrites are usually in urine so there's an 'I' Does that help?

nitrate vs nitrate - flcmt - SometimesConfused

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Thanks a lot .. yes, it does. I had seen that earlier .. as it's molecular, I suppose it becomes intricate at times. ;o)


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