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Nitric Oxide News

Research reviews, discoveries, and perspectives on nitric oxide and human health.

Nitric Oxide News

The Nitrate-Nitrite-Nitric Oxide Pathway on Healthy Ageing: A Review of Pre-clinical and Clinical Data on the Impact of Dietary Nitrate in the Elderly

A research review on how dietary nitrate — from leafy greens and root vegetables — supports the body’s nitric oxide production and healthy ageing.

Nitric Oxide News

Physical exercise associated with NO production: signaling pathways and significance in health and disease

Physical activity markedly stimulates the production of NO, which then increases blood flow to the working skeletal muscle cells. In addition, the same NO protects your cardiovascular system against disease.

Nitric Oxide News

Nitric oxide is not just a gas blowing in the wind

This section provides a snapshot of the progress that has been made in the field of NO research during the past 20 years, since the Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of NO.

Media Coverage

Nobel Laureate Releases Memoir Chronicling His Journey From The Son Of Italian Immigrants To The Discovery That Led To Viagra

Nobel Laureate Louis J. Ignarro, PhD, also commonly referred to as the “Father of Viagra” is releasing his long-awaited memoir, chronicling his humble early life as the son of poor Italian immigrants to his rise to internationally distinguished research scientist.

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This Simple Breathing Advice From A Nobel Prize Winner Can Turn The Tables On Stress During The Coronavirus Lockdown

Nitric oxide causes the muscle cells (smooth muscle) enveloping arteries to relax, thereby causing vasodilation or widening of the arteries according to Dr. Louis Ignarro in a new paper on nitric oxide and COVID-19.

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Nobel Prize Winner Advises Us To Inhale Through Nose, Exhale Through Mouth During Coronavirus Pandemic

One thing I urge everyone to practice during this coronavirus pandemic is to breathe or inhale through your NOSE and exhale through your mouth. The cells and tissues in the nose, but not the mouth, constantly and continuously produce nitric oxide, which is a gas.

Recipes

Heart Health Tip: Cook Your Own Beans (Recipe)

Beans of all kinds are a heart-healthy addition to your diet. They’re loaded with protein, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins—all beneficial to the heart and entire body.

Recipes

Deliciously Simple Date-Almond-Oat Bites (Recipe)

For a healthy and sweet on-the-go snack, reach for these date-almond-oat cakes. Loaded with arginine, iron, fiber, protein, magnesium and healthy fats, this recipe is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Recipes

Endothelial Health Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa

I love a good salsa, and I especially enjoy recipes full of heart-healthy ingredients. Loaded with healthy fats, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, magnesium and other nutrients, this Endothelial Health Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa is a heart-healthy spin on traditional tomato salsa.