Foods with Nitrates Don't Cause Nitrites in Urine Directly
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, healthy urine does not contain nitrites, and their presence almost always indicates a bacterial infection. This means that while certain foods are rich in nitrates, they are not the direct cause of nitrites showing up in your urine; rather, bacteria in the urinary tract are responsible for this conversion. Understanding this process is key to interpreting a urine test and addressing the underlying issue.
