Nitric oxide might be the most important molecule you’ve never heard of. In this episode, molecular medicine pioneer Dr. Nathan Bryan, PhD reveals how this fleeting gas controls blood flow, brain health, immune defense, and even sexual function. We cover the science of nitric oxide, how lifestyle choices impact its production, and why it could hold the key to preventing age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s. You’ll learn simple daily strategies to boost your nitric oxide naturally—without falling for supplement marketing gimmicks.
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In this episode we discuss...
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – What is Nitric Oxide?
03:05 – Why Nitric Oxide is Short-Lived
05:34 – How Nitric Oxide Works
08:03 – Immune Defense & Nitric Oxide\
09:50 – Symptoms of Low Nitric Oxide
15:11 – The American Lifestyle Problem
19:56 – Nitric Oxide for Performance & Recovery
24:06 – Cardiovascular Health & Longevity
26:03 – How the Body Produces Nitric Oxide
32:00 – Beetroot & Supplement Myths
34:04 – Two Steps to Boost Production
36:03 – Nasal Breathing & Humming
39:01 – Mouth Taping for Sleep & Nitric Oxide
41:52 – Oral Microbiome & Diet
44:46 – The Antacid Problem
49:40 – Variability in Vegetable Nitrate Levels
52:52 – Risks of Overproduction
54:40 – Nitrate/Nitrite Marketing Myths
58:34 – Cutting-Edge Research & Drug Development
01:03:08 – Dr. Bryan’s Daily Optimization Protocol
01:07:52 – The Mindset of Doing Hard Things
01:10:38 – Living Ever Forward
01:11:44 – Nitric Oxide & ALS
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