Here’s a strange truth: you can temporarily neutralize nitrates by adding ascorbic acid (that’s vitamin C powder). Studies show that a 1,000-milligram dose can reduce nitrates in a glass of water by up to 90%.
But please, don’t use this as your daily plan. That’s like using a Band-Aid to fix a broken pipe—creative, but eventually you’ll have a wet floor and a very grumpy plumber.
Plus, drinking that much vitamin C might make your stomach feel like it’s hosting a marathon of flavor explosions—and not in a good way.
