Nathan Bryan, PhD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at HumanN. He was the first to identify nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health, and he is the author of Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition: Dietary Strategies to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease.
What you'll learn from this episode:
What is nitric oxide, and where does it come from?
How does nitric oxide affect our cardiovascular, neurological, and sexual health?
Why are some segments of the populace deficient in nitric oxide?
How can using mouthwash or toothpaste have a negative impact on your nitric oxide reserves?
What are the consequences of low nitric oxide production, and how can you ensure your supply is abundant?
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
HumanN | Makers of SuperBeets, Neo40, and BeetElite
Nobel Prize Awarded to Scientists for Nitric Oxide Discoveries | Circulation
Why Nitric Oxide Is So Important | Berkeley Wellness
5 Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally | Healthline
The 10 Best Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Levels | Healthline
Hippocrates | Ancient History Encyclopedia
What Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Health? | Dr. Nathan Bryan
How Does the Body Make Nitric Oxide? | Dr. Nathan Bryan
The Small Intestine: Duodenum | TeachMeAnatomy
Mouthwash Use and Risk of Diabetes | British Dental Journal
Water Fluoridation and Cancer Risk | American Cancer Society
What's the Difference Between Nitrates and Nitrites? | Treehugger
Vitamin C Protects from Nitrosamines | RDB Nutrition
5 Health Benefits of Nitric Oxide Supplements | Healthline
Arginase Deficiency | MedlinePlus Genetics
Tetrahydrobiopterin Deficiency | Wikipedia
Foods That Fight Inflammation | Harvard Health
Mitochondrion: Much More than an Energy Converter | British Society for Cell Biology
9 Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) | Healthline
How to Eat More Organ Meats | Chris Kresser
7 Nutrient Deficiencies That Are Incredibly Common | Healthline
Why Organic Food Tastes Better and Is Better for You | Bob Quinn, PhD | The Genius Life 47
Viagra: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects | Drugs.com
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