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Re: Sodium Nitrates and PregnancyFrom: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 31 Jan 2000 12:14:54 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 31 Jan 2000, Kim wrote: > >I've heard conflicting reports about this. Is it, or is it not ok to >eat deli meats when pregnant? I've heard a couple times a week is ok, >especially if taking prenatal vitamins. (I am 10wks.) I work full time >and this would really limit my choices for lunch if I can't enjoy a big >turkey or roast beef sandwhich! :) > >Thanks, Kim In that nitrates are a real unknown, the basic recommendation is to keep them to a minimum. Nitrates are found most commonly in hot dogs, ham, salami, pastrami, corned beef. My understanding it is less so in turkey and roast beef but you may wish to go to the supermarket and check this out for yourself.
-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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