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Ellicott City, MD
A 60-year-old female asked:

If you eat bacon occasionally maybe once a month. i am concerned about the nitrites added.can you eat or drink lemon water or v. c to help min effect?

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Dr. John Rhoades
Family Medicine 50 years experience
No problem: If you are only eating bacon once per month, this should not be a problem. I assume you are eating a "normal" amt at that time though.
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