Sandy Seeman ND Dragonfly Naturopathic Health Care Why Increase Nitric Oxide Dilates blood vessels lowers blood pressure about 10 points Increases blood flow Decreases platelet aggregation Increases oxygen delivery to tissues wound healing ID: 1043679
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1. Nitric Oxide and Heart HealthSandy Seeman, NDDragonfly Naturopathic Health Care
2. Why Increase Nitric Oxide?Dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure about 10 pointsIncreases blood flowDecreases platelet aggregationIncreases oxygen delivery to tissues – wound healingImproves exercise toleranceInsulin resistanceMitochondrial functionImproves cognitive function
3. Food Content of NitratesDietary nitrates along with vitamins and minerals are better than supplementing aloneVascular walls build a tolerance to NO, so only treat for 12 hours/dFood and supplement sources of nitrates and NO productionBeets and pomegranates – powders and juices Leafy greens like spinach, kale, chard, cabbage, celeryL-arginine – nutsL-citrulline – watermelonPanax ginseng, Maca – hormone balancing benefits and NO production
4. Food Amounts of NitratesNitrate supplements cost around $2-4 per day100g is about 2 large handfulsNitrate content depends on soil, freshness of food, and time of year harvestedDigestive bacteria make a difference in nitrate content, and the more of these foods you eat the more of that bacteria you haveClassGroup AGroup BClass 18295Class 27688Class 38490
5. Exercise Improves NO, Nitrates benefit Exercise90 seconds is all it takes to exhaust the NO in big muscle groupsCan be used alone as a quick lift to mood, energy, circulationIncorporated as a warmup or cool down for a workout Intended to be repeated multiple times per dayTesting is the best way to know your levels
6. Sandy Seeman, NDNaturopathic consultanthttp://www.dragonflyhealthcare.com