Nitric Oxide FAQ

Q: What is nitric oxide, and what does it do?

Nitric Oxide is manufactured by the body and is significant specifically for its key role in blood circulation within the body, regulating vasodilation, mitochondrial respiration and for delivering messages between the body’s cells. Production of nitric oxide is increased when we exercise. Its primary benefit, in terms of exercise and performance, is that it causes vasodilation, an expansion of the internal diameter of blood vessels, which then promotes increased blood flow, generating an increase in oxygen and essential nutrients to the muscles, prompting growth and bulk.

Nitric Oxide also affects the release of testosterone and adrenaline, speeding growth as well as aiding recovery time of muscles. Quite simply put, nitric oxide increases the body’s potential for swifter muscle mass gain and effective recovery post workout.

The amino acids – L-Arginine & L-Citrulline are pre-cursors to nitric oxide production. These amino acids promote the ultimate nitric oxide production, enhancing an increase in blood flow pumping valuable oxygen and nutrients to muscles helping them grow. Additionally, they facilitate the removal of exercise-induced lactic acid build-up which in turn reduces fatigue during your workout so that endurance and performance are boosted and post workout muscle recovery is faster and more effective.

This supplement does things that other bodybuilding supplements simply can’t by working on two fronts: First, it feeds the muscles with increased levels of oxygen and nutrients promoting faster muscle growth. Second, it sustains energy levels during workout, so you can workout for longer plus it aids recovery of the muscle post workout.

Q: Do all nitric oxide supplements work?

Unfortunately, no. Many fly-by-night companies just ride these trends, manufacturing inferior products with the wrong ingredients and proportions. They often use cheap fillers and binders that can block the desired effects of nitric oxide.

Q: What should I look for?

• It must contain the amino acids essential for ultimate nitric oxide release, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline.
• It must contain supportive nitric oxide boosting ingredients such as Pine Bark (Pycnogenol) and Quercetin.
• It must be 100% pure and have no artificial ingredients.
• It should contain a bioavailability enhancer, such as BioPerine^®, to improve absorption for more powerful effects.

Q: What about safety? Are there side effects to watch out for?

From our research, a quality nitric oxide supplement should not cause any interference with other medications or conditions. However, we still recommend consulting with a physician if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or take medications on a regular basis.

Q: How do I take nitric oxide?

Workout Days: Take 3 capsules 30 minutes before working out (optional to also take 3 capsules in the morning). Non-Workout Days: Take 3 capsules with breakfast (optional to also take 3 capsules at dinner). As with any type of supplement, you should not exceed the daily dosage recommendations since this can pose health risks.

Q: How long will it take to see the effects?

Some customers we spoke to reported seeing results in as little as one week. For others, it took about a month. Results also seem to be a bit different for each person. Some show unbelievable change right away, while others don’t bulk up as fast. Many of the reputable brands we reviewed offer refunds to customers who don’t see the results they want in any time frame.

Q: How much do nitric oxide products cost?

The cost of nitric oxide varies based on the manufacturer. Many of them are worthless, just random companies with cheap quality products trying to cash in on the trend. Some of these companies sell their supplements for as much as $100 per bottle, which we think is a bit too high. Most of the really good supplements we tested fell in the $40-$50 range. Others may appear cheaper, but they often boast a one-month supply when they’re really giving you half the recommended dosage with plenty of fillers and binders.