nitrosamines
Cancer-causing nitrogen compounds
Nitrosamines are chemical compounds formed when nitrites react with amines, typically during high-heat cooking or food preservation.
Many are potent carcinogens.
They occur in cured meats like bacon and hot dogs, in tobacco smoke, and occasionally as contaminants in pharmaceuticals.
Concerns about nitrosamines have led some people to avoid processed meats.
Substances promoting tumor growth
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- neoplasticOf abnormal growths
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
malignant · DNA damage · cell mutation · adenoma · carcinoma · cancer risk · risk assessment
Salt-preserved animal flesh
smoked fish · beer · cooking · high heat · frying · preservatives · formation · grilling
Destructive to liver cells
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- metabolic activationConverting substances to active forms
- bioactivationConversion to active form
detoxification · dose-response · threshold · chronic exposure · organ damage · liver damage · contamination · TDI
Manufactured therapeutic substances
- drug recallsRemoving unsafe medications from sale
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- valsartanARB antihypertensive agent
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
rubber products · cosmetics · industrial · manufacturing · impurities · testing · detection · limits
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- compoundsBonded element substances
- precursorsThings preceding others
- reactionResponse to stimulus
formation · degradation · stability · chemical structure · reducible · volatile
carcinogens
Substances promoting tumor growth
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- neoplasticOf abnormal growths
- cancerUncontrolled cell proliferation disease
tumor · malignant · DNA damage · cell mutation · adenoma · carcinoma · cancer risk · risk assessment
cured meats
Salt-preserved animal flesh
sausage · smoked fish · beer · cooking · high heat · frying · preservatives · formation · grilling · charring
hepatotoxic
Destructive to liver cells
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- metabolic activationConverting substances to active forms
bioactivation · detoxification · dose-response · threshold · chronic exposure · organ damage · liver damage · contamination · TDI
pharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
- drug recallsRemoving unsafe medications from sale
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- valsartanARB antihypertensive agent
drinking water · rubber products · cosmetics · industrial · manufacturing · impurities · testing · detection · limits · FDA
alkylation
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- compoundsBonded element substances
- precursorsThings preceding others
reaction · formation · degradation · stability · chemical structure · reducible · volatile
- carcinogensasbestos, benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, tobacco smoke
- Disinfection Byproductschloroform, trichloroacetic acid, bromate, chlorite, chlorate
- hepatotoxinsacetaminophen, paracetamol, carbon tetrachloride, aflatoxins, death cap
- mutagensmutagen, mutagens, EMS, ethidium bromide, aflatoxins
- Smoke Chemicalstobacco smoke, cigarette smoke, secondhand smoke, nicotine, tar
- food additivesemulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, colorants, calcium silicate, lecithin
nitrosaminesanticarcinogens
Substances preventing malignant cell growth
antioxidants · vitamin C · vitamin E · polyphenols · flavonoids
nitrosaminesnutrients
Vital dietary substances
vitamins · essential amino acids · probiotics · dietary fiber · omega-3 fatty acids