Created at 10:40 p.m. Sep, 22, 2026
Author: crigb1
Related Note: 1473375599442 1
Rationale for change

polluted high altitude water can contain nitrates which can then be converted to nitrites in the body. nitrites are what catalyze the conversion of oxyhemoglobin to methemoglobin. sources of nitrites come from some cheeses and cured meats.
Source: AMBOSS - https://next.amboss.com/us/review/Q0HkaufK6k/14?sv=%7B%22type%22%3A%22article%22%2C%22id%22%3A%22j80_m3%22%2C%22anchor%22%3A%22Z410aa4578f9b3e44c37043717231bbc5%22%7D#:~:text=Food%20and%20water,nearby%20agricultural%20activity

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