Nitric Oxide (NO) is referred to as "The Miracle Molecule" because of the affects it has on health and vitality! Its many physiologic actions in the different body tissues provide many benefits. Nitric oxide deficiency can result in chronic disease and contribute to advanced aging. In this blog post, we will discuss some health benefits of promoting nitric oxide levels and how to do it.

What is Nitric Oxide?

Nitric Oxide is a gas that has many positive effects on the cardiovascular system and protects the blood vessels. It acts as a signaling molecule that triggers specific functions within the body.

Nitric Oxide Benefits

• Athletic Performance: Nitric oxide enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This allows for improved athletic performance and recovery time. Nitric oxide helps with muscles soreness from exercise as well.

• Blood Pressure: Nitric oxide controls vasodilation (the widening of blood vessels). The ability of blood vessels to open and close directly impacts blood pressure. High blood pressure is a result of the blood vessels unable to fully open, leading to increased pressure within the vessels. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to life threatening conditions. Nitric oxide helps the blood vessels to relax and open, allowing for increased blood flow and lowered blood pressure.

• Respiratory Health: Nitric oxide plays a key role in respiratory health. It's ability to open blood vessels allows for increased blood flow. This creates efficient oxygen exchange ability within the lungs. The release of Nitric oxide also signals mucus secretion and neurotransmitters to support optimal lung function.

• Sexual Dysfunction: Nitric oxide's ability to improve blood flow and vasodilation can have a positive effect on sexual  dysfunction in men and women. Nitric oxide also helps the muscles to relax and allows for better blood flow. 

• Supports Wound Healing: Nitric oxide plays a role in wound healing. It increases blood flow to the wound site, which can help to speed up the healing process.

How to Increase Nitric Oxide Levels:

Nitric oxide is produced naturally in the body, but as we age it decreases in production. This is due to the fact that blood vessels involved in making Nitric oxide become less efficient overtime as a result of poor diet, inactivity, and free radical damage.  Here are ways to promote nitric oxide:

• Food sources of nitrates are converted into nitric oxide in the body. Examples of foods rich in nitrates include:
  • Celery
  • Lettuce
  • Beetroot
  • Spinach
  • Arugula
  • Bok choy
  • Onion
  • Garlic

• Exercise increases the circulation of blood in your body.  The additional pressure exerted on the blood vessels during physical activity triggers the production of nitric oxide. Exercise also promotes antioxidant activity. Antioxidants slow the breakdown of nitric oxide!
• You can also supplement with nitric oxide capsules. If you are interested in trying our Nitric oxide capsules please contact us for more information!

By ensuring that your levels of nitric oxide are optimal, you can improve your overall health and well-being. Please contact us to find out if nitric oxide would be beneficial for you!

Best of Health!

Irina Serebryakova, NP
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