Nitrite content of high harm to the human body is mainly the human body after accidentally taking a certain dose can produce a toxic reaction, manifested as the whole body skin and mucous membranes and lips cyanosis (lips and lips part of the color purple and black), neurological symptoms. Nitrite in high cured meat products, pickles and spoiled vegetables in high content, need to be careful to eat.
1. Generalized skin and mucous membranes and lips cyanosis: high nitrite in the body will destroy the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin, resulting in hypoxia, the appearance of generalized skin and mucous membranes and lips cyanosis, or even blue-purple.
2. Neurological symptoms: accumulation of nitrite in the body, mild headache, slow reaction, mental instability and other symptoms, serious cases can appear convulsions, impaired consciousness, or even coma.
If the above symptoms occur after accidental ingestion of nitrite or consumption of food with high nitrite content, you should consult a doctor immediately.