Preferred Label : Sodium Nitrate Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Dietary Supplement Sodium Nitrate;
NCIt definition : A dietary supplement containing sodium nitrate, that can be used for nitrate supplementation
purposes. Upon oral administration, nitrate is absorbed by the body and is partially
converted to nitrite, which is stored and circulated in the blood, leading to an increase
in nitrite levels. Nitrate, and to some extent nitrite, accumulates in saliva and
may enhance salivary flow, which may help to treat dry mouth and chemo- and radiation-induced
oropharyngeal problems.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL514550;
Origin ID : C131823;
UMLS CUI : C4331299;
Semantic type(s)
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