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Written by Superhuman
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
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Until recently, nitric oxide (NO) was known mainly as an air pollutant that came from car engines and power plants. About 20 years ago, scientists discovered that it’s a critical signaling chemical in blood vessels that regulate blood flow.
Healthy nitric oxide production is critical for any process in the body requiring blood flow. NO promotes wound healing following cuts, abrasions and injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments. L-arginine, used to produce nitric oxide synthase (an enzyme involved in making nitric oxide), is the most important ingredient in these supplements. A review of literature by German scientists concluded that supplementing L-arginine improved the function of the cells lining the blood vessels that secrete nitric oxide. Also, arginine boosts growth hormone levels. (European Journal Clinical Pharmacology, 62:91-99, 2006; Journal American Medical Association, 295: 58-64, 2006)
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