In 1998, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three American scientists for their discoveries on Nitric Oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system (1).
Nitric oxide is naturally made in the human body but as we age, we produce less of it. Over time, free radical damage, inactivity, or poor diet make the blood vessels involved in naturally producing nitric oxide less efficient. At the same time, deterioration of veins and arteries results in overall poor circulation, leading to a myriad of health issues. Nitric oxide can be re-introduced into the body through a nitrate-rich diet, but with the realities of the American supplementation may have an added benefit (2).
And guess what? Nitric Oxide is released during NASAL BREATHING! All the more reason to ensure you are breathing through your nose and not your mouth!!!
Check out these related posts to nasal breathing: How To Breathe Through Your Nose All Night Long, Mouth Breathing Awareness Month
Nitric Oxide Health Benefits
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Decreases the Likelihood of Blood Clots
- Supports Brain Health
- Aids Immune System
- May Boost Athletic Performance
- Hormone Balance
Nitric Oxide Foods
- red beets
- leafy greens
- endive
- leeks
- radishes
- celery
- broccoli
- fennel
- Chinese cabbage
- turnips
- cucumbers
- carrots
- cauliflower
- herbs, like parsley and dill
- pomegranate juice
- oranges
- bananas
Health Issues Related to Low Nitric Oxide Levels
- Poor vision
- Increase in Body Heat and Decrease in Movement
- Chronic Stress
- Low Energy
- Slow Recovery Times
We offer Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide saliva strip tests at our office that can test your levels in 15 seconds. And depending on your results, we also carry Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide supplements.
Sources:
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https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1998/7543-the-nobel-prize-in-physiology-or-medicine-1998/
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https://www.berkeleylife.com/science/
