Heart Health and More

In one of my last meetings with Dr. Arthur Furst he sat with a huge stack of research papers by his side. As we talked, he explained that he was reviewing the research on nitric oxide. The most important function of this important compound is to relax the inner muscles of the blood vessels causing them to widen and increase circulation. Physicians have long administered nitrates to treat chest pain and common treatments for erectile dysfunction target nitric oxide as well. I have been asked if there are any products in NeoLife that boost nitric oxide. Studies have shown that allium vegetables boost nitric oxide. One study found that garlic boosted nitric oxide by up to 40% within an hour of consumption. This was almost twice the effect of a similar study done with beets. The NeoLife Garlic Allium Complex supplies garlic and other allium vegetables in a non-odoriferous supplement form. The biological precursor to nitric oxide is the amino acid arginine. This amino acid is naturally present in nuts and chocolate so products with these ingredients (for example the Fruit and Nut Bar) as well as all NeoLife protein products will contain arginine. The Sport Biotone is also an arginine containing supplement. It not only fosters nitric oxide but also helps to preserve growth hormone in older individuals. This not only increases energy, but also helps burn fat and build muscle. NeoLife Tre contains concentrated pomegranate juice. One ounce contains the antioxidants one would obtain from 20 ounces of pomegranate juice without the sugars. Pomegranate juice has been shown to increase synthesis of nitric oxide, to prevent it from being oxidized or destroyed within the body, and also has the ability to enhance the effects of nitric oxide. One of my friends who suffered with erectile dysfunction found that the Tre was effective in restoring his normal functioning. Nitric oxide functioning is also enhanced by Coenzyme Q10 and Citrus Flavonoids (Super C). Users of these supplements are likely to have pretty robust nitric oxide production well into old age. Recent studies suggest the role of nitric oxide is much more than just healthy circulation.  A recent paper by Pacher notes, "Since its early description as an endothelial-derived relaxing factor, NO has emerged as a fundamental signaling device regulating virtually every critical cellular function, as well as a potent mediator of cellular damage in a wide range of conditions."  Article on Garlic and nitric oxide Garlic and Heart Disease Garlic and Blood Pressure Pacher Paper