Nitric Oxide

Nitric Oxide (abbreviated NO) is fast becoming one of the most studied molecules in history. The importance of Nitric Oxide was made evident when three Pharmacologists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for their research in Nitric Oxide.

Professor Sten Lindahl of the Nobel Committee stated in his presentation speech, "Your discoveries concerning nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system…has opened new avenues for patient treatment and diagnoses of various diseases."

Nitric oxide is the most important signaling molecule in the body, and it affects a wide range of physiological functions including circulation, inflammation, and oxygen release in tissues from red blood cells. It plays a significant role in many important chemical reactions. Sadly, most people are deficient in the natural production of NO required to maintain optimal health. With today's fast-paced lifestyle and factors like lack of exercise, poor diet, soil mineral depletion, cigarette smoke and other air pollutants, the need for higher levels of nitric oxide in humans is of critical importance.

Nitric oxide plays a vital role in vasodilation, the process by which arteries dilate, allowing blood to flow more freely in your vital organs, thus helping your heart to function optimally by allowing the free flow of blood.

Improved blood flow through arteries allows more oxygen, nutrients, vitamins, and growth factors to reach vital points in the body and that means less swelling and less edema, which improves circulation in tensed muscles and tender points relieving pain.

Nitric oxide aids the immune system in its important antibacterial and antiviral work. Without nitric oxide reproductive organs can't function properly and it is essential to men and women for their sexual arousal and satisfaction.

Nitric oxide is not only needed to facilitate functions of the human body, but it is absolutely essential to reach optimum health!