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Nitric Oxide
What is it?
Nitric Oxide (NO) is a molecule. The discovery of the biological functions of nitric oxide came as a complete surprise. Nitric oxide was named "Molecule of the Year" in 1992 by the journal Science. The Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998 was awarded to Ferid Murad, Robert F. Furchgott, and Louis Ignarro for the discovery of the signaling properties of nitric oxide.
What does it do?
NO improves circulation. Blood vessels use NO to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax, thus dilating the arteries, increasing blood flow, and maintaining normal blood pressure. These blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to, as well as remove waste products from, every cell in your body.
Why is it important?
NO keeps your cardiovascular system young by making it elastic, clean and fit. Optimizing NO production is like having your cardiovascular system do yoga every day. NO acts as a neurotransmitter, which may be involved in memory. NO facilitates the development and maintenance of erectile function.
Where can it be found?
NO is manufactured naturally by the human body. A large percentage of people are deficient in their production and/or actions of nitric oxide, placing them at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, compounds like L-arginine, L-citrulline, and antioxidants can increase the body's own production and/or actions of nitric oxide.
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