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Benefits of Nitric Oxide

By Ben Mester

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Published: 07May2011
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As I continue my research into new natural health supplements, I keep running across nitric oxide supplements. Now most wouldn't consider nitric oxide to be a natural health supplement, but I'm on the fence due to the fact that nitric oxide is a very simple and natural molecule, being made of one nitrogen molecule and one oxygen molecule, NO. It seems that nitric oxide is being research for use in a wide variety of different applications. That's probably why it received the "Molecule of the Year" award in 1992 (I couldn't help but shake my head and chuckle that such an award even existed). But that's just me. I've been following this little molecule closely to see just what other applications people can come up with for its use.

So why would such a simple molecule win a scientific award? Mostly it's due to the many potential benefits that nitric oxide has on the human body. Nitric oxide is what's known as a vasodilator, meaning that it widens the arteries and veins, allowing for more blood flow in the body. This can have a variety of different effects, but primarily, since blood is the carrier of oxygen and nutrients within the body, nitric oxide promotes oxygenation and nutrition within the body. Research doesn't yet know how far reaching this effect is yet. Many other cultures and natural health practices focus on the state of the blood within the body. Things like acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese fire cupping all have the goal of releasing stagnant blood and energy locked up within the body, and allowing it to achieve its proper flow. Nitric oxide supplements, though not drawing thier roots in ancient culture, may have a similar effect on the body. Though I'm not aware of any study that pairs the use of nitric oxide with things like Chinese fire cupping, I'd be very interested to read if any such study ever came about.

Some of the current uses for nitric oxide at present are as a muscle enhancer, hair growth promoter, and male sexual wellness promoter. As a muscle enhancer, nitric oxide helps to carry extra oxygen and nutrients to muscles during a workout, providing them with a boost to vitality and ability, thus allowing a body builder to get a better workout. As a hair growth promoter, nitric oxide has been studied to see whether or not promoting blood flow to the scalp helps promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. As a male sexual wellness supplement, nitric oxide is currently being studied to find out whether or not increased blood flow will assist men struggling from certain physical intimacy issues. It's interesting that such a simple molecule might have such far reaching effects within the body. I'm sure that as the molecule continues to be researched, even more benefits will be discovered. But as with any kind of supplement, there are side effects that have been reported, even dangerous ones like fatal dips in blood pressure that can come about through unsafe use of nitric oxide supplements.

Nitric oxide supplements are many and varied. But they all do the same thing...promote blood flow within the body. Some of them are better than others, and I prefer the brand NO Xplode to any others. Click the link to find out why.

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