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Release Some Nitric Oxide

Nitric Oxide is a molecule that our body naturally produces. It has several functions in our body , one very important function is vasodilation (relaxing the inner muscles of the blood vessels). Vasodilation causes your blood vessels to widen and increases circulation, allowing the oxygen and nutrients in our blood to reach all parts of our bodies effectively.

Eat Your Vegetables

You can increase nitric oxide by eating organic vegetables high in nitrates. (This is not to be confused with sodium nitrates used as a preservative in processed meats.) The nitrates in vegetables are converted to nitric oxide. Celery, lettuce, arugula, beets,spinach and garlic are all good sources.


Nitric Oxide degrades quickly, once in the bloodstream, however, it rebuilds every couple of hours. Increasing your intake of antioxidants stabilizes and limits it's breakdown. Increasing your antioxidant intake of vitamin C, E, Glutathione and polyphenols is helpful. As well, the mentioned vegetables also contain antioxidants.



Get That Blood Flowing

Exercise gets your blood flowing because it improves the function of the cells lining your blood vessels (endophelia). These cells store and produce nitric oxide, keeping your blood vessels healthy ( A dysfunction here can lead to disease).


The nitric oxide released with exercise also increases oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and contributes to muscle rebuild.

This 4 minute workout with Dr. Zach Bush will get the nitric oxide going and get your blood flowing throughout your entire body. if you are limited in your movement take it slow and do just what you can.


Did you know, that nitric oxide also can…

  • Improve blood flow and blood pressure

  • Act as an uber neurotransmitter in your nervous system and organs

  • Aid with memory and behavior

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Help repair damaged tissue

  • Improve sleep quality

  • Increase endurance and strength

  • Assist with gastric motility

  • Trigger white blood cells to fight infection

  • Help prevent disease, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

 

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