Question 1

why is the chemical sodium nitrite used in foods?

Accepted Answer

Preservative: Sodium nitrite may be used in meat or fish because it is a preservative.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: nitrite?

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Nitrite is an ion: Comprised of nitrogen & 2 oxygen molecules. Sodium nitrite is used in meat industry to prevent bacterial growth & to maintain the meat's red color (≥ 22mg/kg body weight is toxic); cooking at high heat allows nitrites to combine with Amino Acids to form nitros-amines (carcinogens). It can be converted by many pathways to nitric oxide, a potent vaso-dilator.Amyl nitrite can be used in heart ds.

Question 3

do people naturally have any sodium nitrite in their bodies?

Accepted Answer

Consumed: We consume it all the time but we dont make it.  It is a useful precursor to a variety of compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It has been used to keep meat safe.

Question 4

what is meaning of  leu neg nitrite  pod. and leuk pos nitrite  neg urine dips?

Accepted Answer

Uti: When both leucoyte and nitrites are positive then it is strongly indicative of uti. If only leucocyte is positive and nitrite negative, it can still be uti, but with organisms who doesnt convert to nitrite, low urine ph or early phase of uti. Vice versa also indicates UTI and if alone nitrite is pos  it is still a strong predictor of uti. In all circumstances clinical signs and symptoms are imp.

Question 5

what causes nitrites in urine?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Nitrite is a marker on the dipstick that can indicated a uti.  Many of the bacteria that cause a UTI create nitrite in the urinary tract and the specific reagent on the dipstick will show its presence.

Question 6

what will happen if you ingest poppers (alkyl nitrites)?

Accepted Answer

They're not ingested: but are inhaled nasally, but they are not recommended unless prescribed for you, generally for heart pain (angina). They cause low blood pressure and severe headache, fainting and, in some people, more serious problems.  They are frequently used in gay sex for reduce rectal muscle tone and as an orgasmic "enhancer."  They aren't good for you, particularly unprotected sex, hep B, HIV and STDs.

Question 7

will eating sodium nitrite hurt the human body?

Accepted Answer

Can cause cancer: It has been shown that such preservatives can cause stomach cancer as they are decomposed andvturnninto nitrites. Not  in small amounts, but over a period of time.

Question 8

will poppers (amyl nitrite) show up in a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am experienced with drug tests in an ER setting and no I have never seen a panel that tries to pick up for amyl nitrite. So in twenty years I would say no, but I do not know where you are getting tested at, and that makes a difference. I can send off for more extensive testing and those tests will check for the compound.

Question 9

what does the presence of nitrite in urine signifies?

Accepted Answer

Nitrite: A positive Urine Nitrite Test is indicative of bacteria in urine. Gram negative organisms like E.Coli are often picked up with this test.

Question 10

what is the effect of estrogen on plasma nitrite in a diabetic female?

Accepted Answer

Nitrite: If your estrogen cycle is OK there should not be much effect nitrite. Are you feeling OK? If so relax a bit. If not see your doctor soon.

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