Nitric Oxide is a molecule that is naturally produced by the human body that is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In fact, if there is only a limited amount present, it may lead to many health problems down the road, such as heart disease, diabetes and erectile dysfunction.[1] While Nitric Oxide is an often overlooked remedy to these issues, it has also been proven by many studies that it has a positive in impact on several organs in the human body.

Heart:

If you are suffering from clogged arteries, coronary artery disease, and/or chest pain, you’re not alone: today, about 85.6 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease. Although there is no one cure to these conditions, it is possible that the cause could be an insufficient amount of Nitric Oxide in the body. This molecule primarily helps to relax blood vessels, improve overall circulation, and can even help in reducing blood pressure.[2]

Brain:

Nitric Oxide plays an important role in our brains, especially as a neurotransmitter. This means that the molecule is the cornerstone to maintaining our neurological health.  Underproduction of Nitric Oxide has been linked to negative impacts on our memory and cognitive function and may result  in conditions such as depression, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.[3] Given that Nitric Oxide is important for blood circulation throughout the body, a lack of it could lead to limited blood flow to the brain.

Kidneys:

Urinary health is another thing that Nitric Oxide has been cited to help, especially in terms of improving the function of the kidneys. Because it can enhance the process of vasodilation, which is the dilation of blood vessels, Nitric Oxide is important for regulation and protection of many kidney functions. As a matter of fact, a deficiency in Nitric Oxide has been documented in various experimental urinary disease models, such as diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy (kidney disease from high blood pressure/sugar), obstructive nephropathy (kidney disease from a urinary obstruction), and glomerulosclerosis (scarring of blood vessels inside the kidney).[4]