The importance of Nitric Oxide

Nitric oxide (NO) is a remarkable molecule that plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal arterial health, yet it remains one of the best-kept secrets in this regard. This tiny gas molecule acts as a powerful vasodilator, meaning it widens and relaxes blood vessels, resulting in improved blood flow and circulation. By enhancing arterial elasticity and reducing inflammation, nitric oxide helps to lower blood pressure, prevent the formation of blood clots, and promote overall cardiovascular well-being. Furthermore, it aids in maintaining healthy endothelial function, which is vital for the health of the inner lining of blood vessels. Through its multifaceted benefits, nitric oxide emerges as an invaluable ally in the quest for optimal arterial health, offering a promising avenue for preventive measures and potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The Nobel Prize-Winning Discovery

Nitric Oxide's remarkable role in the Cardiovascular System
In 1998, Louis Ignarro and colleagues were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine, for their discoveries concerning “nitric oxide as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system”. This tiny molecule, existing only 20 milliseconds, rules our cardiovascular system, as well as having brain and immune functions.

Reversing cardiovascular disease is possible if caught early
Looking after your Nitric Oxide is looking after your heart health. Nitric oxide is produced naturally by the human body and is one of the most important molecules for blood vessel health

Nitric Oxide is LIFE – It keeps arteries supple, lowers blood pressure, less cholesterol build-up, repairs skin, prevents neurological disorders, provides energy, improves blood perfusion through tissue, Supports immune system and is anti-inflammatory for sore muscles

Nitric Oxide relaxes and widens your arteries

Lowers blood pressure

Lowers cardiovascular disease risk

How is Nitric Oxide measured

Nitric Oxide reduces arterial stiffness
The Medi-stats BP+ technology measures pulse waves and illustrates the effect on your arteries. Medi-stats BP+, a familiar cuff device, records your arterial health (Nitric Oxide availability) in the pharmacy consultation room and stores it on your own profile.You can see exactly how the Nitric Oxide produced in your artery linings affects your heart health with a quick and easy scan. Your pharmacy health care professional will support you on your journey to a healthier you.

Measure your Nitric Oxide at a pharmacy

Supplements only provide the building blocks for NO – the body must produce it naturally.

Medicine produces Nitric Oxide artificially – arteries still degrade with time.

When you stop medicine, the stiffness is back.

Nitric Oxide is produced by the right type of exercise – only you can look after your Nitric Oxide

Specific types of exercise

Variable pace exercise (aerobic) that challenges your heart rate but allows it to come down again – Jogging for hours have little impact

Hill runs (walk down to lower heart rate)

HIT exercise

Cycle up and down hills

Climb stairs

Kettle ball swings

Squats with shoulder presses – (medium weight)

Burpees

Other NO producers

Blood Pressure medication

Viagra

Statins (cholesterol medication)

Weight loss

Stop smoking

Less salt

Swallow saliva during sport
(Nitrates in saliva converted to NO)

The Portal shows how BP medication works

BP medication produces Nitric Oxide, relaxes arteries (AI% lowers from 104 to 60) lowers BP (150/97 to 123/80)

Mr Smith - Ramipril lowers Blood Pressure and reduces CVD risk by relaxing your arteries

Variable pace exercise produces Nitric Oxide    

Benefit of spinning, hill runs challenging heart rate, HIT-type exercise improves Nitric Oxide release – improves arterial stiffness – lowers BP

Increase Nitric Oxide naturally – best for you

Here are the top 5 ways to increase nitric oxide naturally

Eat Vegetables High in Nitrates. Kale, spinach, beetroot

Increase Your Intake of Super Antioxidants.
We found PROCYDIN has improved arterial stiffness in most patients who tried it

Use Nitric-Oxide-Boosting Supplements. Do research

Limit Your Use of Mouthwash.
Saliva contains nitrates used for NO

Get Your Blood Flowing With Exercise.

Nitric Oxide producing exercise

Make time for 20 minutes cardio 5 days per week

5-minute warmup

Stop and stretch large muscles

Breathe deeply in through the nose, out through the mouth

Walk, run, cycle, swim, swing kettle ball, etc.
as fast as you can for 20 seconds

Slow down, breathe deeply through the nose and allow heart rate and breathing to calm down

Repeat 3-5 times

This process have residual effect in 2 weeks to three months depending on age and state of health at beginning
(over 50 = 3 months)

HIT-type exercise improves Nitric Oxide release – improves arterial stiffness – lowers BP