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Nitrates and Nitrites: The Differences, the Good, the Bad and the UglyThis article explores the differences between nitrates and nitrites and the dangers and benefits of nitrates and nitrites. It can be potentially harmful to use these terms interchangeably.
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Where to Get Potassium NitrateThis short guide explains how to get potassium nitrate and what websites it can be ordered from.
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Planted Freshwater Aquarium Water ChemistryAquarium water chemistry doesn't have to be complicated. Here's a simple overview of the chemicals found in a planted fish tank.
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What Are the Health Effects of Raw Beet Juice and Other Vegetable Juices High in Nitrates?What are the health effects of nitrates from raw vegetable juices, for example, beet juice? New study.
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The Benefits of Beetroot Juice for Brain HealthCan beetroot juice help you brain function better? Find out what new research shows about the benefits of beetroot juice for your brain - and your heart.
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VPX Power Shock Amino Nitrate - Bodybuilding Supplement ReviewVPX Power Shock Amino Nitrate forces more oxygen into the muscle for greater gains and increased weight loss. Marketing a bodybuilding supplement is easy, but can VPX Power Shock Amino Nitrate back up the claims?
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Why Your Pet Fish Keep DyingNitrate poisoning, ammonia poisoning and improper diet are among the most common causes of death for freshwater aquarium fish.
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Could Nitrates Be Giving You "Hot Dog" Headaches?Hot dogs, lunch meats, and many vegetables are just a few common foods that contain "nitrates," a substance which has recently been documented to cause headaches in migraine sufferers.
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Make Ice Using Fertilizer?Can you make ice using ammonium nitrate and water? They did in Jericho - a friend and I wondered if we could do it too.
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Breaking Seed Dormancy with Potassium NitratePotassium nitrate is a naturally occurring mineral, used for preserving foods, enriching fertilizer, and is often found in toothpaste.
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How to Build a Plenum for a Saltwater AquariumA plenum serves as a place to grow nitrate eating bacteria in your saltwater aquarium. This article explains, step by step, how to build a plenum for your saltwater aquarium. -
Sulfur Reactors to Eliminate Nitrates from Aquarium WaterSulfur acts as a food source, similar to the ethanol found in vodka, a carbon source, and supplies the energy needed by the autotrophic bacteria.
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Salt Water AquariumsNitrates are quite common in saltwater fish aquariums and are caused by food, waste and deteriorating vegetation, forming algae. Increased levels of nitrates are bad for the fish and could harm them.
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Nutrient Uptake of MacrophytesEutrophication is an aging process in which lakes become enriched in nutrients. We studied treatment of eutrophication using common wetland plants. We saw that wetland plants may be used to treat nitrate concentrations in a eutrophic lake.
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Nitrates and Nitrites May Increase Heart Attack SurvivalAccording to a new study, a diet high in nitrate and nitrite-rich foods may improve the chances of surviving a heart attack. The same study also suggests that a nitrate/nitrite-rich diet may also speed recovery of a heart attack.
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Eating Foods High in Nitrites & Nitrates is Good for Your HealthEating foods high in nitrites and nitrates can help you survive and recover from a heart attack quicker, according to a new study.
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How to Lower Nitrates in Your Fish TankHow to lower nitrates in your fish tank.
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Industries Pollute Faraway Rain and SnowA USGS study finds that much of the nitrate pollution falling in rain and snow in the Northeast and Midwest comes from coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources hundreds of miles away.
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What's in Your Tap Water: Chlorine, Lead, or Nitrates?What's the quality of the tap water that runs out of your faucet at home? Do you know what's in it, or feel safe drinking it?
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Oral Nitrate & the Impact on Improving Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal HealthOffering an overview of the recommended supplemental intake of oral nitrate to boost health of a variety of physiological systems.
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Lake Superior Turning Toxic: Nitrate Levels on the RiseScientists state that Lake Superior's nitrate level is rising and has increased about five fold since the early 1900's and that the increase has been steady. So what does that mean for the lake and those around it? -
Is Bacon "To Die For?"According to the latest study regular consumption of cured meat such as ham or bacon may decrease lung function. Consumption of these meats may also increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is a lung disease often found in chronic smokers. -
Nitrates and Nitrites in Drinking Water: Headache TriggersWhen nitrite is present in the body, it converts hemoglobin into a non-oxygen carrying substance called 'methemoglobin'. As a result, the body is left with a lower concentration of oxygen, and this triggers headaches, breathlessness and lethargy.
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What Are Nitrate Drugs?Nitrate drugs are used to treat the symptoms of angina which have to do with heart issues and chest pain. Nitrate drugs relieve an attack that is occurring, this is what is referred to as "Nitro".
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Doc Wellness's Top 10 Worst FoodsEven though they are commonly found, they should be avoided at all costs. Read the list of the worst foods around.
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Performance Athletes, Have You Tried Beetroot Juice?Beetroot juice has been shown to improve the stamina and time trials of competitive cyclists. The difference in several seconds can be what causes a performance athlete to win a competition. -
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Beetroot Juice Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Disease PreventionThe results of a new study published in the journal Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry shows the impact of beetroot juice on brain health. Researchers already know that beetroot juice is beneficial to heart health as it effectively lowers blood pressure.
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Choosing Live Plants Over Artificial for an AquariumWe all have problems with algae in our aquarium, but there is a much simpler way to keep your tank clean without the use of chemicals.
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How to Make a FuseFuses can be used to set off firecrackers, fireworks, rockets, and smoke bombs.
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History of Cured MeatsThis is an article based on the history and basics of cured meat. This is a trend getting more popular by the day. Fine restaurants are going back to the old world cooking styles, here you can learn more. -
The Land Rebels -- a Poem of the American SoilThe consequences of excess
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Guide to Dwarf Loach CareLearn about feeding, water parameters and tank set-up for the dwarf loach. This small tropical fish is great for beginners.
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How to Breed Cherry Barb FishThe cherry barb is threatened in the wild, so it is important for home aquarists to breed this tiny fish in a captive environment.
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What You're Really EatingSome common food additives and their side effects.
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Is Salami Healthy?Don't reach for that salami and Swiss until you read this. Find out the good and the bad when it comes to eating salami.
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Cylcing Your New AquariumCycling is also called the nitrogen cycle, Your new aquarium has to go through a biological cycling process which stabilizes the system before you can have any livestock in it.
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Most Deadly Industrial Accident in U.S. HistoryCan anyone guess what the worst industrial accident (in terms of casualties) in U.S. history was? This article discusses the causes and effects of the most deadly industrial disaster. -
Discus Fish Information: Bad Water Can KillWhen you look at maintaining water that's best suited to your fish, you should avoid the sure-fire discus fish water that will kill your fry. These include nitrates, nitrites and ammonia, heavy metals and hardness. -
Chemistry: Reaction TypesThere are many different reaction types. Here is a look at several reaction types in chemistry.
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