
Have you ever felt tired after strenuous daily activities and noticed that your muscles don’t bounce back like they used to? It might be because your body isn’t getting all the support it needs to stay strong and healthy. In order for our muscles to provide the necessary strength, balance and energy, they need amino acids to repair and grow. Similarly, our blood vessels need nitric oxide to help blood flow, cognitive function and energy as well.
Now let’s explore nitric oxide, a special gas produced by our endothelial cells (the cells lining our blood vessels) and by enzymes like nitric oxide synthase. It is not the same as nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas. Nitric oxide helps our blood vessels widen—a process called vasodilation—which means blood can flow more easily throughout our bodies. This is very important for:
Did you know that as we age, our bodies naturally produce less nitric oxide? Every 10 years, we lose about 10-12% of our nitric oxide production. By the time many reach age 40, their nitric oxide levels drop to about half of what they were in their 20s. This reduction continues so that by age 60, levels might be as low as 15%. Lower nitric oxide can lead to poor blood flow, less endurance and slower recovery after exercise. Taking care of your body means giving it the right tools to build lean muscle and keep blood flowing freely. T
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