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Mitochondria – Fix your ATP, Fix your Life

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Mitochondria are the batteries of your cells.

Mitochondria, ATP, what does it all mean?

Mitochondria…so you want to find out what they are, huh?  Well you’ll find out soon enough.

But first, we are going to talk about ATP.

As you may or may not know, ATP is the currency of life.

It is THE energy molecule responsible for fueling life as we know it.

Without ATP, life is not possible.

In case you haven’t got the picture yet…

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Thanks Ron.

So where does this omnipotent energy source come from?  Mitochondria.

Mitochondria are the powerhouses located in every cell in the body.  The number of mitochondria in a single cell can range from 0 to over 2,000(S).  You can imagine the mitochondria to be tiny batteries that provide energy(ATP) for the cells, and ultimately the organism, in which they reside.

Where did they come from?

The Endosymbiotic Theory suggests that mitochondria were once their own organism, likely a bacteria, that was then consumed by a larger organism.  Somehow the mitochondria survived digestion and became a part of the larger organism.

  • Symbiosis is when two organisms live and work together and help each other equally.  It is a relationship that benefits both partners.  Much like the one I have with my wife, right honey? :mrgreen:
  • Endosymbiosis is the same thing, except that one organism lives inside of the other – like the mitochondria living inside of the cell.

So the mitochondria benefited because they gained protection and nutrients, while the larger organism benefits because of the specialized ATP production.  That’s the gist of it anyways, and it’s pretty awesome.

It is awesome because in the grand scheme of things, everything boils down to SURVIVAL.  Anything that can increase an organism’s chances of survival is favorable.

Survival of the fittest.

Survival of the strongest.

Survival of the smartest.

Humans are social creatures.  To help our species live, we create communities.  Whether it is the familial, agricultural, or technological community, we depend on the existence of these to increase our survival.  Few of us are truly self sufficient, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing…

Look at it this way:  If you raise your own livestock and grow your own crops, then you are investing a lot of time into this.  This is time that you can’t take back.

However, if you go to the grocery store to buy your food, you are saving a lot of time.  This saved time can devoted towards exercising, researching, learning a new hobby, a business venture, or anything.

This is sort of how the mitochondria benefit the host.  They produce energy so your cells can spend its time performing other functions.

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“You hear that baby? You have MY mitochondria!”

Now, back to mitochondria.

Mitochondria are unique because they have their own mitochondrial DNA and because they are only inherited from your mother(S).

So you can thank your mom – and your mom’s mom, and your mom’s mom’s mom, and her mom’s mom’s mom’s mom – for your sluggish mitochondria 😛 .

But don’t be fooled: this doesn’t mean you are “stuck” with bad mitochondria.

Many physical and dietary stimuli are capable of positively influencing mitochondria.  I will delve into these methods in Mitochondrial Biogenisis – Fix your ATP, Fix your Life.

What are Mitochondria Responsible for?

  • Energy Production – “Their primary role is to produce 90% of a cell’s energy in the form of ATP through a process called oxidative phosphorylation(S).”
  • Cellular Signalling – Mitochondria mainly send signals to the rest of the body through mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species.  These mROS are a natural by-product of ATP creation, but they can also accumulate from cellular insults.

Too much mROS is bad and leads to cellular damage and cell death.  However, too little mROS is also bad because it keeps your body from correctly adapting to stimuli.

Much like anything else in life, you want a balance.

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Too much mROS is harmful.

Proper levels of mROS are vital for:

  1. Adaptation to hypoxia(countering low oxygen)
  2. Regulation of autophagy(cellular recycling)
  3. Regulation of immunity(pathogen removal)
  4. Regulation of differentiation(stem cells)
  5. Regulation of longevity(length of life)(S).
  • Apoptosis Regulation – Apoptosis is programmed cell death.  Mitochondria are involved the release of caspase activators(S).  These caspases are aptly named the “executioner” proteins(S).  The main trigger of apoptosis is DNA damage, which makes sense because you don’t want cells with damaged DNA to replicate and form new cells that also contain the damaged code, right(S)?

-It is also shown that a malfunctioning apoptosis pathway leads to uncontrolled tumor growth and also autoimmune diseases(S).

  • Steroid Synthesis –  In the steroidogenic cells of the adrenal, gonad, placenta and brain, mitochondria convert cholesterol into steroid hormones(S).  One of these hormones includes pregnenolone.  Pregnenolone is called the “mother” hormone because it can be converted into many other hormones(S).  It is also a neurosteroid.

-It should be known that alcohol can entirely stop this process(S).

  • Mitochondria are also responsible for regulating the membrane potential, calcium signalling, and regulating cell metabolism(S).

As you can see, the mitochondria are pretty damn important.

So important that many cell biologists support the theory that mitochondrial number and function determines human longevity(S).

This makes sense, because having a small amount of poor functioning mitochondria would mean that your body would have a severely limited amount of energy, ATP, for survival.

An organism with a poor ability to manufacture the vital life energy would surely have a decreased life-span.

How Do Mitochondria Make Energy?

Long story short, they use food and oxygen to produce the ATP molecule.

Click here to see what it looks like.

Understanding the process isn’t as important as knowing that it makes ATP.

We truly owe the mitochondria our life, but there is one problem…

The process of creating ATP also creates Reactive Oxygen Species.  As stated earlier, normal amounts of ROS are needed for good health, but when it gets out of hand – problems occur.

You see, the mitochondria have few mechanisms to protect them from damage.  This makes them dependent on the cell they resides in to quell these free radicals.

However…

If you are consuming a nutrient-poor diet that’s filled with processed junk foods, then you probably don’t have enough antioxidants to help out the poor mitochondria.

When ROS are left unchecked, they can break proteins, and damage DNA in the cells.  This progressive increase in mitochondrial damage is strongly associated with aging.  This is also known as the “Free Radical Theory of Aging(S,S).”

It is the same reason that many believe mitochondrial dysfunction to be behind major health issues.

These health issues include, but are not limited to: autoimmune diseases, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), autism, cancer, Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disease, dementia, epilepsy, migraine headaches, strokes, neuropathic pain, ataxia, transient ischemic attack, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetes, hepatitis C, and primary biliary cirrhosis to name a few(S)(S)(S)(S)(S)(S)(S).

If you have any kind of health issue, there is a good chance that mitochondria are involved in some way, shape, or form…

What Else Damages Mitochondria?

  • Poor Diet – Fried foods, processed foods, sugar, white flour, high fructose corn syrup, etc all cause inflammation – along with nutrient deficiencies.  Read my article “Gut Health: Is Your Stomach in Jeopardy?” for more information on the link between diet and inflammation.

It works like this:

Crap food leads to inflammation ->  Chronic inflammation leads to oxidative damage ->  Oxidative damage leads to reduced antioxidant capacity -> Reduced antioxidant capacity leads to even more damage(S).

It’s a vicious cycle folks, literally.

As Hippocrates said, “LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE…”

  • Chronic Sun Exposure –  The UV radiation that the sun emits enables a cascade of events that can lead to DNA damage.  UV rays are the same band of light responsible for giving you that nice summer tan.  This tanning process is actually a self-defense mechanism that aims to prevent cell damage from occurring.

-However, too much sun can be a bad thing.  Over-exposure to UV rays creates Radical Oxygen Species – there it is again – that persist even after you leave the beach.

You know the drill:  Too much ROS leads to cell damage, which can lead to mutations and cell death.  This is the equation for skin cancer development(S).

-What can you do to avoid this?

Well for one you build up your tolerance to the sun in the same way you ease into a new exercise routine. Start out low, then work your way up.

If you go from no sun exposure all year to staying out on the beach in Cancún for a whole day – you will be one sorry amigo rojo.

-Secondly, In Part II I will show you guys a key antioxidant that is able to mitigate sun exposure…and it fits in quite nicely with enhancing mitochondria 🙂 .

  • Over-excitement of NMDA Receptors – What the what? These receptors are like an “on and off” switch for your cells.

-Artificial sweeteners like aspartme and MSG, as well as environmental toxins, infections, allergens, and stress can trigger an overexcited state in the cells.

– This state stimulates the NMDA receptors to flood the cells with too much calcium and causes a cascade of signals that produce free radicals(ROS), damage the mitochondria, and lead to their demise.

  • Pollutants, chemicals, cigarettes, and alcohol – These all can cause increased ROS production(The UltraMind Solution – a great book).
  • Medications – The list of medications that interfere with proper mitochondria function is quite lengthy.  Therefore,

I HIGHLY recommend you open this page: DRUGS WITH MITOCHONDRIAL TOXICITY and use “Ctrl+F” on your keyboard to search for drugs that you might be consuming.

 Congratulations!

You made it through the tough part.

Now you can relax.

Go ahead, take a deep breath.

Feeling better now?   Good.

That’s what I wanted to hear.

Let’s continue…

Press “Play” to be taken on a journey narrated by yours truly.

As you can see, the odds are stacked against us.

Despite the constant daily assaults each and every single cell fights to survive.

Your cells fight to survive despite the fact that you keep shoveling garbage down your throat and clouding your cells with noxious cigarette fumes.

Your cells fight to survive despite your aptitude for severe sendentarism and total disregard for your current condition.

Your cells fight to survive… Why don’t YOU join them in this fight?

This war is happening right now inside of you.

You need to be fighting every day if you wish to come out on top.

Join your cellular comrades in this brutal war and feel the satisfaction in declaring victory with each passing day.

If you haven’t been fighting in this battle, then there is no better time to start than NOW.

Neglecting to do so goes against the natural order of life, and in case you forgot what that is – it’s SURVIVAL.

If you aren’t fighting, then you are dying.

If you aren’t trying, then your life is winding-

down.  The hands on your clock tick and tock-

faster and faster. Until your time is up, and your body turns Casper.

Your body is a tight-knit group of cells that miraculously work together to keep you alive and well.

Why wouldn’t you help them win this fight?

Be a part of your battalion of cells and take care of the only fucking body you will ever have, and BE DAMN PROUD of your accomplishments.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Don’t stand by and watch your life fade to dust.

Grab life by the horns, before you rust.

But maybe… I’m being too harsh…

Maybe you weren’t aware of the compounding damage that these factors have on your body.

Well,

NOW YOU ARE.

So, any further decisions to neglect these risks…

To neglect your OBLIGATION as a human being…

Means that you are willfully and knowingly killing yourself.

Slowly, but surely you will be greeting death.

Sooner rather than later…

And that’s the cold, hard truth.

Now that you KNOW BETTER, I hope you take the action to DO BETTER.

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THE POWER IS YOURS.

The end.

Keep your eyes peeled for Part II.

And as always:

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Stay Classy

 -Matt Colby

Photos By: Sumetho, Cinema Blend, Nenetus, and Marin

Songs: Neal Acree- Nightsong and Thomas Bergersen – Cry

7 Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide Naturally

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Before I tell you how to boost nitric oxide naturally, make sure you read “5 Reasons Why Nitric Oxide is Important.”

Ok, welcome back.

Boosting nitric oxide naturally can be a breeze, but in order to accurately gauge your nitric oxide levels I recommend using Berkely Nitric Oxide Test Strips.

So what is the easiest way to boost nitric oxide levels naturally?

1. Eat Foods that are High in Nitratesboost nitric oxide naturally

Nitrates are involved in nitric oxide production.

Nitrates work like this:  while you chew nitrate rich food in your mouth, friendly bacteria breaks it down into nitrite.

Then, you swallow the nitrite where it is converted into nitric oxide by the acidic environment in the gut(S,S,S,S).

Just another reason why it is important to have optimal gut health!

Since this nitric oxide pathway is dependent on bacteria, you should avoid anti-bacterial mouthwash like the plague.

  • This study shows that using mouthwash completely eliminated the effects of dietary nitrates.

Which foods are high in nitrates?

  1. Arugula lettuce is the absolute best source.
  2. Beetroot juice is in second with half as many nitrates as Arugula.
  3. Then it’s your typical vegetables:  carrots, celery, iceberg, romaine, spinach, kale, chard, etc.

Why else are nitrates/nitrites beneficial?

According to this study, nitrite even performs as a signalling molecule of gene expression.

  • “We further find that nitrite readily affects cyclic GMP production, cytochrome P450 activities, and heat shock protein 70 and heme oxygenase-1 expression in a variety of tissues.”
  • This is a substantial discovery.  Things that change gene expression fall under the research of epigenetics.  Epigenetics are the future of health.

Click here for more information about nitrates and nitrites.

2. ExerciseBoost nitric oxide naturally

We all know that exercise is good for the body.  As it turns out, exercise is also a great way to boost nitric oxide levels.

It isn’t just weight-lifting either.  All forms of exercise increase nitric oxide levels: walking, running, climbing, biking, weight-lifting…everything(S,S,S,S,S)!   

In fact, this study shows that exercise boosts levels of the enzymes that create nitric oxide, and that these enzymes remain elevated up to a week later!

So NO excuses people.  Be active and stay attractive.

boost nitric oxide naturally3. Sunlight

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ve surely heard of the importance of Sunlight and Vitamin D.

What you probably don’t know is that sunlight is also responsible for triggering the production of Nitric Oxide.

How does sunlight increase nitric oxide?

Well, your skin stores nitric oxide metabolites(nitrate/nitrite).  When UV rays from the sun touch your skin they change these metabolites into the more active form – nitric oxide – which is then released into your bloodstream(S).

“Sun exposure can improve health and even prolong life, because the benefits of reducing blood pressure, cutting heart attacks and strokes, far outweigh the risk of getting skin cancer(S).”

So sunlight raises levels of the all-important vitamin d, increases the amazing nitric oxide, and makes me tan?  Say no more.

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4. L-Citrulline

Citrulline is an amino acid that is naturally found in watermelon.  It also happens to significantly raise nitric oxide, even more so than l-arginine.

The reason for this is that l-citrulline is better absorbed by the gut.

Because of this fact, l-citrulline is better at raising levels of l-arginine than arginine itself!

  • It is able to raise arginine levels through the arginine/ornithine/citrulline cycle(S).

Raising plasma arginine levels is important because arginine is directly used by Nitric Oxide Synthases(NOS) to produce Nitric Oxide.

How do I recommend getting more citrulline in your diet?

The best way to consume adequate citrulline is through supplementation.

You could try eating watermelons all day, but that would be a huge waste of time…then again, I sure love me some watermelon.

These guys have the right idea:

 Bulk Supplements Pure L-Citrulline DL-Malate is the best way to consume citrulline.

  • For dosing, it is acceptable to use between 3,000mg – 8,000mg per day – with or without meals.

boost nitric oxide naturally5. Niacin

Being one of the 80 essential human nutrients, Niacin(vitamin b3) is very important.

Niacin has numerous benefits, but to stay on topic:  niacin is beneficial for its ability to raise good HDL cholesterol levels, while lowering bad LDL cholesterol.

This study shows that the niacin-induced increase in HDL resulted in higher levels of Nitric Oxide Synthase expression in endothelial cells.

In other words:

Niacin ⇒ More HDL ⇒ More Nitric Oxide Synthase  ⇒ More Nitric Oxide.

The dosage for Niacin varies greatly, but I recommend starting off with a low amount like Carlson Lab’s 50 mg Niacin.

  • This way you can work up to a higher dose, while minimizing the annoying “niacin flush” that most of us are familiar with.
  • Low-dose niacin(50mg) is still effective at raising HDL levels(S).

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6. Ginseng

Behold, the almighty ginseng.

Ginseng belongs to a powerful class of plants known as “adaptogenic herbs.”

Ginseng is very popular, and even the great Bruce Lee was known to consume it(Source: “The Art of Expressing the Human Body“).

I love Bruce Lee, so don’t get me started on him.

Anyways there are many different kinds of ginseng, but the one we care about is very specific.

  • Panax Ginseng, Korean Ginseng, and Red Ginseng are all names for the type we want.

How does Ginseng boost Nitric Oxide?

Ginseng directly stimulates Nitric Oxide Synthase, and as I’ve said before:  More Nitric Oxide Synthase activity ⇒ More NO.

  • It is believed that the ginsenosides in ginseng are responsible for increasing Nitric Oxide Synthase activity(S,S).

There is also some evidence that ginseng can raise testosterone levels…but whether or not that is true, I think it is still worth it for the nitric oxide boost alone(S,S).

Since ginseng is such a popular herb, there are many products to choose from; however, according to Consumer Labs, most of them don’t quite live up to their claims.

Therefore, it is recommended to stick with a high-potency brand that did pass their test.

One of these trusted brands is Solgar Full Potency Korean Ginseng.    Try it, you won’t be disappointed.

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7. Nitroxyl

If you are like me, then you likely don’t want to take a bunch of different supplements and you’d rather just take one that “has them all.”

Well, Nitroxyl is just that.

Nitroxyl is the most comprehensive nitric oxide boosting formulation I have seen to-date!

On top of that, they don’t hide behind a”proprietary blend” – which I discussed the dangers of in “Is Cellucor C4 Preworkout Safe?”

What is in Nitroxyl? 

  • Vitamin C 8.4mg
  • L-citrulline 250mg
  • Hawthorn Berry Powder 150mg
  • Beet Root Powder 100mg
  • Alpha GPC 25mg
  • N-Acetyl L-Carnitine 25mg
  • Pomegranate Fruit Extract 20mg
  • Theobromine(from Cocoa Powder) 20mg
  • Vinpocetine 10mg
  • Huperzine A 50mcg

All of these ingredients are proven to work synergistically to raise Nitric Oxide levels in the body.  You’ll notice that some ingredients are even ones that I mentioned in this article.

Nitroxyl is your one stop shop for nitric oxide boosting compounds.  Hop on or get left behind.

NOTE:  The only competition Nitroxyl has is Neo40.  Neo40 seems to be marketed towards the 40+ year old crowd, under the assumption that older people have poor functioning nitric oxide pathways.

Even though Neo40 will also work, it is much more expensive when compared to Nitroxyl.  It also has less ingredients and hides behind a proprietary blend.  However, the cool thing about Neo40 is that it is sold in the form of lozenges which are designed to dissolve in the mouth.  As we learned earlier, food-based nitric oxide production begins in the mouth.

The moral of the story is that you can try either – they both will work.  However, Nitroxyl is by-far the better bang for your buck.

That concludes the “7 Ways to Boost Nitric Oxide Naturally.”

It should be noted that this list is by no means complete and it is only designed to help you get started on your path to boosting nitric oxide naturally.

Remember to test your nitric oxide levels with Berkely’s Nitric Oxide Test Strips.

PEACE!

-Matt Colby

 Photos by: Domdeen, Arztsamui, Naito8, and Keira

5 Reasons Nitric Oxide is Important

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This is not actually what Nitric Oxide looks like.

Nitric Oxide? What’s That?

Is it what they use in their cars in Fast and the Furious?  Nope.

Is it the “laughing gas” they give you at the dentist? Sure isn’t.

Ok, so what is Nitric Oxide then?

Nitric Oxide is simply (NO).  It is one molecule of nitrogen attached to one molecule of oxygen.

Nitric Oxide is produced naturally inside the body and it is critical for optimal health.

The chemical used by Vin Diesel, dentists, and in aerosol cans is Nitrous Oxide (N2O).  The extra nitrogen molecule in Nitrous Oxide completely changes the gas.

Now that we have that cleared up, lets dive into the 5 reasons why nitric oxide is important!

nitric oxide important1. Cardiovascular Health

In your head, picture a river.

The water in the river represents your blood, and the channel that it flows through represents your vein.

Well what happens if a tree falls into the river and debris starts accumulating in that spot?

The river flow will slow down, and the water won’t be able to nourish the plants that are downstream as well as it did before the blockage.

This is essentially what happens to our veins as we age, and this is where Nitric Oxide steps in.

Nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator, which means that it widens the blood vessels and therefore improves blood flow.

This vasodilation lowers blood pressure and heart rate(S).  It is also responsible for the bulging veins you see in body builders and for the “pump” that all weight lifters know and love.

Just listen to what Arnold has to say about “the pump:”

Increased blood flow brings with it increased oxygen and nutrients to the cells that need it.  Increased blood flow also means better waste removal(lactic acid, etc).

Therefore, more NO = increased blood flow =  faster muscle growth and quicker recovery from exercise(S,S).

The discovery of how powerful NO is as a cardio-protective molecule actually led to these researchers receiving a Nobel Prize.

Evidence that Nitric Oxide is Cardio-Protective:

  • Impairment of NO is shown to be an independent risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events(S).
  • “Atherosclerosis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, thrombosis and stroke have all been linked to abnormalities in NO signaling(S).”
  • Low NO faciliates the process that causes arterial plaque and leads to the hardening of arteries(this is bad)(S).

In other words, Low NO = No Good.

nitric oxide naturally2. Better Immunity

  • Macrophages produce NO to kill invading bacteria(S).
  • NO also exhibits antitumor activity(S).

In this study they show that “plasma levels of nitrite and nitrates increased upon infection, suggesting an increase in endogenous production of NOs.”  What this means is that NO levels increase in order to fight off infections.

It also goes on to say “NO generated by macrophages could kill leukemia cells.”  Leukemia is a type of cancer by the way.

It’s pretty crazy that this molecule is able to both pump up your muscles and fight off infections.

Better blood flow, better immunity, ok what else?

ntiric oxide important3. Boosts Brain Function

Aside from the obvious boost that improved blood flow would mean for the brain; nitric oxide also acts as a neurotransmitter or more specifically, a gasotransmitter(S).

A) Mood Boost – NO appears to have a definite connection with neuronal serotonin levels, and as I’ve said before – serotonin is the happy chemical.

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See, I told you I said it before.

  • This study shows the potential link between NO levels and serotonin levels.
  • Here they discuss the potential of NO as a novel treatment for mood disorders.  Hint:  it also suggests a serotonin connection.

-So increased levels of  nitric oxide can put you in a better mood?  That’s a first…usually gas puts people in a bad mood. 😛

B) Enhances memory – Nitric oxide enhances memory because it is necessary for Long-term potentiation(LTP) in the hippocampus(S,S).

LTP is considered a vital process in learning and memory and without it we really wouldn’t know much.

NO facilitates this learning process.

C) Activates Neuronal Development – This is pretty cool.  Nitric Oxide actually turns on the genes that promote neuron growth including dendritic growth and branching(S,S).

Dendrites are the root-like part of neurons that literally branch out and make connections with other neurons.

Longer dendrites are associated with easier learning, better recall, and higher computational power(S,S).

All of these benefits from such a simple molecule…

Better blood flow, better immunity, better brain function, ok what else?

nitric oxide important4. Better Sleep

“It is widely accepted that nitric oxide facilitates sleep(S).”

NO is intimately involved in non-rapid eye movement sleep(NREM sleep) and sleep homeostasis(S).

In this study they show that inhibition of nitric oxide synthesis(one of the pathways that creates NO) suppresses spontaneous sleep.

In other words, no “NO” = no zZz’s

Increased levels of NO results in increased levels of cGMP.  At night, levels of cGMP are higher which suggests an increase in NO.

It is through this relationship, that this study proposes NO and cGMP are involved in the circadian rhythm.

NO may also help with sleep apnea.  Sleep apnea is associated with lower levels of nitric oxide(S,S).

Learn what sleep apnea is here and consider taking the Sleep Apnea Quiz.

  • Nitric oxide makes blood vessels more elastic.  On the other hand, sleep apnea makes your blood vessels less elastic because it causes lower nitric oxide levels.  This implies that sleep apnea could be ameliorated by correcting a nitric oxide deficiency.

Snoring may also be a sign of sleep apnea:  “Loud frequent snoring is one of the indicators of OSA(obstructive sleep apnea), which is a chronic condition characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep(S).”

If you have sleep apnea  you more than likely have low levels of nitric oxide and are at risk for further vascular diseases(S).

But as always, consult a doctor.

Better blood flow, better immunity, better brain function, better sleep, ok what else?

nitric oxide important5. Better Sex 😮

Woop, Woop! There it is!

That’s right ladies and gentleman, increased nitric oxide levels results in better sexual function.

For men this means harder erections, since NO is directly responsible for flooding the corpus cavernosum with the blood that results in an erection.  Nitric Oxide is also the foundation which drugs like Viagra work upon(S).

For women this means increased blood flow to the vagina which leads to clitoral engorgement, enhanced sensitivity, and increased lubrication(S).

I don’t think this needs any further explanation…NO is no joke.

Let’s recap.

Increased NO results in:

  1. Better blood flow
  2. Better immunity
  3. Better brain function
  4. Better sleep, and
  5. Better sex!

Hopefully now you understand why Nitric Oxide is important.

What are some factors that put you at risk for low nitric oxide?

  • Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, history of heart disease, poor diet, and sleep apnea are some common ones.

How do you test your Nitric Oxide levels?

Where can you go to learn more about the power of Nitric Oxide?

How do I naturally boost my levels of Nitric Oxide?

I hope you enjoyed this article!  Let me know what you guys would like for me to post about next.

You can leave a comment below or email me directly at matt@remedyrising.com.

Give me some feedback people!

Until next time,

PEACE

-Matt Colby

Photo Credit: Renjith Krishnan 2, Cool Design, Dream Designs, Apolonia, and Imagerymajestic

 

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