I'm a strong supporter in nitric oxide products to build muscle and there's been some double-blind studies that support the effectiveness of nitric oxide supplements. But with so many Nitric Oxide products on the market, how do you know which one works the best for you.
To answer the question of which one would be best for you, let's look at what nitric oxide is. Nitric oxide is a colorless gas that's found in the tissues of all mammals. It's actually a natural vasodilator of smooth muscle (but not skeletal muscle). Nitric oxide also performs cell-to-cell communication for some metabolic functions and this is how it is used by the body to communicate with other body cells.
Natural nitric oxide on its own just lasts briefly in the body. But there is an analog to produce this gas, as it occurs when enzymes in the body break down the amino acid called Arginine (l-arginine).
Nitric Oxide has been determined to control the circulation of blood and may actually increase blood flow. It also sends signals between nerve cells, and can serve to deliver more nutrients to muscle cells, helping the muscles to increase in size when subjected to stress (that "pumped" feeling from working out).
It is these large, full pumps that bodybuilders seek when lifting weights. As a side note: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) prescriptions work in a similar way to increase blood flow (just that ED prescriptions focus on controlling blood flow in a different area).
The MRI company defined this industry when they came out with the first nitric oxide supplement. I believe it is still the best nitric oxide on the market, but usually it's also the most expensive. BSN and MHP and Pinnacle and Gaspari also make good nitric oxide supplements, but to me, they don't seem to be as effective as the MRI NO2, although I believe different people will have varying results until they find the one that works best for them.
The way to tell which nitric oxide supplement will work best for you is to try one for 6 weeks. In about 2 weeks of using a nitric oxide supplement, you should be able to feel a "pump" after your workout and you'll be reminded of this feeling throughout the day as you continue to feel "pumped." It's kind of like that "tight" feeling you might feel the first five minutes in the morning upon arising, before your muscles have had a chance to stretch.
If you don't feel "pumped" and have a renewed desire to head back to the gym each morning after 6 weeks of trying a nitric oxide supplement, try a different one. If the first supplement you try doesn't get you to that "pump," you'll probably only need to try one or two others until you get that "good" feeling. Then you can stick to your chosen nitric oxide generator for a long time.
I should also mention possible side effects of nitric oxide. While I haven't heard or seen any serious health side effects, it's possible to have dizziness, some fatigue, headaches or diarrhea, as these would be symptoms of too much arginine and they'll go away upon reducing the amount of arginine taken.
There's also been some recent reports stating that certain ED prescriptions may cause a sudden blindness, and seeing that some of the process of vasodilation could be similar to nitric oxide, I researched to see if nitric oxide could cause a sudden blindness similar to the ED prescriptions. What I found is that nitric oxide works with a different receptor and it appears that this would not be a problem. I still take NO2 and I really like it.
This information is not meant to replace medical advice. If you need medical help, seek a qualified physician and explore all your options together. Copyright (c) 2006.
There has been some considerable debate in the world of bodybuilding concerning the use of a good nitric oxide supplement. As with any type of debate, there are those that are for it, and those that are against it. But, as a bodybuilder, what you need are the facts, so you can determine whether or not you need a good nitric oxide supplement.
As you probably know, Nitric Oxide, known in the chemical world as NO, is a gas. In the body, it is created by the amino acid, L-arginine, through a process known as nitric oxide synthesis. This gas, and this process, is important for good health, because it plays a role in the continuing function of the cardiovascular system, the immune system, and the nervous system.
As a side benefit, this gas also helps to regulate blood pressure. Nitric Oxide is also important for the building of muscles, because it increases muscle protein synthesis, as well as blood flow, which also increase the delivery of nutrients to those muscles.
So, since nitrous oxide is produced by the body, and is key in the health of so many systems in the body, it stands to reason that you may actually benefit from a nitrous oxide supplement. The correct answer is yes…and no. Yes, you will benefit, because nitric oxide is beneficial, as stated above. At the same time, as with anything else, all things should be done and taken in moderation, and this includes a nitric oxide supplement.
You see, while this gas is so beneficial, it also has a bad side. Nitric Oxide is considered to be a pro-oxidant. This essentially means that from nitric oxide oxygen byproducts can be produced - in the body - through the process of metabolism. These byproducts can cause damage to the cells.
While this is a fact, and it is the bad side of a nitric oxide supplement, the truth that you will seldom hear is that the research that has been done in the area of nitric oxide supplementation has never shown that dangerous or unhealthy levels of nitric oxide in the body can be obtained from supplementation. It's never happened before. It is possible, however, for malfunctions in the body to cause the production of too much nitric oxide, but this also has never happened in relation to the use of a nitric oxide supplement.
What it all comes down to is that you will benefit from a good nitric oxide supplement, and this is definitely something that you should add to your regime. At the same time, you should use the nitric oxide supplement as directed, and as with anything else, it is always a good idea to discuss the use of all supplements with your doctor. In most cases, depending on your individual health, he probably will inform you that taking a nitric oxide supplement is a good idea.
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