Two new studies linking nitrates in drinking water with adverse birth effects show the urgent need to reduce acceptable nitrate levels, Green MP Eugenie Sage says. The studies showed a link between consumption of nitrates in drinking water during pregnancy and both preterm and underweight births. A Californian study of several births by the same woman helped eliminate other possible reasons for adverse birth effects, including hypertension and obesity. Supplied Two recent studies show link between nitrates and adverse birth outcomes. SUPPLIED Tim Chambers is the lead author of an analysis of studies linking nitrates with adverse birth outcomes.

Source: Stuff May 24, 2021 06:11 UTC