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The Truth About L-Citrulline

Posted by Dan Hammer //

11/22/2016

The amino acid L-citrulline plays a vital role on the production of nitric oxide. Some would say that it’s even more important then L-arginine for the creation of this Miracle Molecule.

It’s with this in mind that we produced a new video titled “The Truth About L-Citrulline!” This video is part of The Million Lives Project, which is helping a million people or more understand how they could effectively use Nitric Oxide Therapy to significantly improve their health while reducing their risk for cardiovascular health concerns like high blood pressure, diabetes, sexual and cognitive function issues, and poor wound healing.

We invite you to watch this excellent video by either clicking here or clicking on the video.

Nitric Oxide Therapy eBook

Posted by Dan Hammer //

11/15/2016

We’ve just put the finishing touches on our Nitric Oxide Therapy eBook. It’s part of The Million Lives Project that we’re kicking off for 2017.

What’s The Million Lives Project?

Our goal is to help a million people or more understand how they could effectively use Nitric Oxide Therapy to significantly improve their health while reducing their risk for cardiovascular health concerns like high blood pressure, diabetes, sexual and cognitive function issues, and poor wound healing.

It also helps athletes understand how to use Nitric Oxide Therapy to improve their athletic training, performance, and recovery.

22 Reasons For L-Arginine Supplementation

Posted by Dan Hammer //

11/01/2016

L-arginine supplementation has become big business in the nutrition industry. What was once reserved for body builders has now been brought into the mainstream health consumer marketplace.

This increased awareness for L-arginine supplementation started with the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine when 3 American researchers were recognized for their discovery of how your endothelium, which lines all of your cardiovascular system, converts the semi-essential amino acid L-Arginine into Nitric Oxide – the master signaling molecule of your entire cardiovascular system.

Since the discovery of this L-Arginine / Nitric Oxide connection there has been a frenzy of interest in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. An interest that has spilled over in the general population as Dr. Oz and others have emphasized the need for L-Arginine supplementation for improved cardiovascular health and overall wellness.

Formula for Wellness

Posted by Dan Hammer //

10/08/2016

The future of health care from the nutrition industry is amazing and addresses what I call the formula for wellness. The following image will help you understand this formula:

By optimizing your health, while minimizing your potential for disease, you can maximize your wellness.

Now as I look at this formula the question that comes to my mind is this:

Is there one area within the body that can do both?

What the Heck is Legs Up The Wall

Posted by Dan Hammer //

09/15/2016

I want to thank Dr. Debbie Powers, Assistant Professor Emerita of Wellness at Ball State University, for turning me on to Legs Up The Wall. I’m not a yoga person but as you can see by the picture you don’t have to be into yoga to practice this position.

All you need is a wall. Any wall will do. You can even use a door. Just make sure it’s closed so that the pressure you place on the door doesn’t cause it to open unexpectedly.

This restorative pose is great for relaxation and circulation. And it can benefit anyone.

Stroke Prevention – Two Key Factors!

Posted by Dan Hammer //

05/15/2016

Learning how to address two key factors could make a big difference in stroke prevention. Since stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States, addressing this issue of stroke prevention could be the difference between life or death and permanent disability or significant recovery.

The health of your cardiovascular system is just as important to brain health as it is to heart health. If you have a blockage in one of the arteries of the heart we call it a heart attack. If that same blockage occurs in the brain it’s a stroke.

In reviewing both the uncontrollable and controllable risk factors for a stroke, it’s quiet clear that the health of your endothelium and its ability to properly produce nitric oxide can play a critical role in stroke prevention.

Why?

The Nitric Oxide Cholesterol Connection

Posted by Dan Hammer //

05/08/2016

The nitric oxide cholesterol connection can have a significant impact on your overall cardiovascular health. Nitric Oxide is the master signaling molecule of the cardiovascular system and plays a critical role in blood pressure and other cardiovascular functions. Cholesterol is the “glue” that holds your body together. Sometimes this “glue” and more specifically LDL or low-density lipoproteins can accumulate on the arteriole walls causing damage to the endothelial cells which leads to the cardiovascular disease called atherosclerosis. (For a clear understanding of cholesterol please see my post Cholesterol Good and Bad?)

While there are several natural and pharmaceutical treatments available to help reduce cholesterol levels, the most popular method today is the use of statin drugs. While statin drugs can positively affect cholesterol levels to reduce your risk for atherosclerosis they can also increase your risk for other wellness issues like muscle pain, muscle weakness, loss of memory and cognitive function, and a potential link to increased congestive heart failure. It’s this increased risk for several very significant health concerns that have some doctors moving away from statin drugs.

Two Questions About The Nitric Oxide Cholesterol Connection

Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Nitric Oxide

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/01/2016

Wouldn’t it be great if dark chocolate and nitric oxide could boost your athletic performance.

I’m not sure if I should have a question mark or an exclamation mark after that statement. What I do know is that I want to thank Anna for sending me the following article from the New York Times:

Chocolate Can Boost Your Workout. Really.

This article featured a new sports performance study that was published December 2015 in The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Here’s a quick summary of this study:

There were eight male cyclists who agreed to replace one of their normal snacks with 40 grams of chocolate per day. 40 grams is 1.4 ounces or about one and a half squares. They used the Dove brand of dark chocolate. White chocolate was used as a control.

All cyclists were tested before starting their chocolate program. These tests measured their fitness and oxygen uptake during moderate rides and all-out sprints on a stationary bike. Then they were told to eat their chocolate every day for two weeks. After two weeks they returned to the lab for a repeat of these tests.

The results showed that the cyclists who consumed the dark chocolate performed better in most of their physical tests over those who ate the white chocolate. This improvement was attributed to improved nitric oxide levels. However, this was an assumption since the researchers did not directly measure nitric oxide levels.

Prevent Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes!

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/22/2016

Diabetes has grown to epidemic proportions and so have the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29 million Americans have diabetes. However, what makes this “America’s largest healthcare epidemic” is that 86 million Americans are in a pre-diabetic condition, where their blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

This means that over 115 million Americans are either in a pre-diabetic or diabetic condition. This is creating an enormous health challenge. Even just being pre-diabetic raises a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke. High blood sugar causes oxidative stress or damage to your endothelium resulting in the following cardiovascular complications of diabetes:

Vitamin D3 Benefits Over Vitamin D2!

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/15/2016

Recent research continues to show the importance of Vitamin D but few understand the difference between vitamin D3 benefits over vitamin D2.

Vitamin D deficiency symptoms and diseases

Yes, there are two forms of vitamin D. Vitamin D2 is manufactured by plants or fungus. It is typically used to fortified foods like milk, cereals, and juices. This form of vitamin D is called Ergocalciferol.

Vitamin D3 is called Cholecalciferol. It is synthesized by humans and animals from sunlight. When taken in supplement form it has a longer shelf life and is better for the human body.

In a published study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, vitamin D3 was shown to be 87% more effective in raising vitamin D levels in the blood over vitamin D2. According to the lead researcher Dr. Robert Heaney (Creigton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska),

“Given its greater potency, D3 should be the preferred treatment option when correcting vitamin D deficiency.”