How to know what Nitric Oxide Supplements are right for you?
Upon delving into the world of Nitric Oxide, a common question arises: “How can I decide which Nitric Oxide supplement to take?” With over a decade of experience in both selling and being tutored by Dr. Rainer Boger, MD, I confidently believe I can provide guidance based on rigorous research supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH). Dr. Boger, with 30 years of dedicated research in arginine/Nitric Oxide and cardiovascular disease, holds a prominent position, consistently ranked #1 or in the top 15 by Expertscape.com. In the sea of more than 500 Nitric Oxide products on Amazon. I promise you I can make the decision simple, even if I am prejudiced. Science is not prejudiced and I do not believe in alternative facts.
Products that make Nitric Oxide can come from two main sources;
- Arginine-Rich Foods: Arginine is a precursor to Nitric Oxide, and while numerous foods can supply arginine, the sheer quantity required (5000 mg daily for optimal Nitric Oxide production) makes it impractical and calorically excessive. Dr. Boger’s insights emphasize the financial and caloric burdens of obtaining sufficient arginine, with NIH-backed studies affirming that 90% of Nitric Oxide must be synthesized from arginine. The Nobel Prize in Medicine (1998) further solidifies arginine’s pivotal role in Nitric Oxide production.
- Nitrates from Foods: Nitrates, which convert to Nitrites, offer an alternative pathway for Nitric Oxide synthesis. However, this method can only produce a fraction (7.5-8.5%) of the required Nitric Oxide. Beetroot powder, extract, or beets, and spinach contribute to this process. Notably, many products boast 500 mg of nitrates, yet, considering the best-case scenario of 1.5% nitrate concentration in beetroot, they only yield 7.5-8.5 mg of nitrate per gram, falling significantly short of the body’s Nitric Oxide needs.
A 180-pound person would need at least 450 mg of nitrates from beetroot extract. The leading pre-workout has 500 mg of beetroot extract and claims that this is the ideal amount to increase nitric oxide, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Actually, you would need 60 times the amount of nitrates in the leading pre-workout per serving to benefit from nitric oxide. Let me put this into perspective: how much beetroot extract does it take to equal 450 mg of nitrates (the amount needed to benefit from nitric oxide)?
- 500 mg
- 1,000 mg
- 30,000 mg (30 grams)
If you picked 3, then you are correct. You would need to consume 30,000 mg (30 grams) of beetroot extract to get 450 mg of naturally occurring nitrates. 30 grams is a lot of beetroot extract for the stomach! For anyone brave enough to stomach 30 grams of beetroot extract daily, be prepared for your urine to turn purple/red in color while consuming it. Don’t get misled by unethical companies or experts trying to sell you on the media hype about the benefits of nitric oxide from beetroot extract when their products only contain a fraction of the amount cited in studies.
This table describes how many calories of each food you would have to consume to achieve Nitric Oxide at the level needed by science assessment and Dr Boger’s research.
The table below highlights the L-arginine content in various foods, such as nuts, seafood, and beef. However, these foods often come with high-calorie counts. To meet the recommended daily intake of 6g of L-arginine solely through these sources would surpass half of your daily caloric limit. Take edam cheese, for instance; consuming 582 grams covers your daily arginine needs but exceeds your daily caloric allowance. In essence, relying on regular foods to attain sufficient L-arginine becomes impractical, especially when compared to the convenience of a dietary supplement like Nitric Oxide Plus. Notably, the recommended twice-a-day 3g dose of Nitric Oxide Plus equates to just about 30 calories, allowing your dietary flexibility. While a healthy diet forms the cornerstone of aging well, a vegetarian diet alone falls short in supplying the necessary L-arginine levels required for optimal health in later years.
Food |
L-arginine(mg/100g) |
Grams needed to have a supply of 6 g L-arginine/day |
Kcal/100g |
Total kcalper day |
| Pumpkin seeds | 5,353 | 112 | 446 | 500 |
| Peanuts | 3,460 | 173 | 567 | 981 |
| Almonds | 2,750 | 218 | 576 | 1,256 |
| Pine nuts | 2,413 | 249 | 673 | 1,676 |
| Lentils | 2,240 | 268 | 116 | 311 |
| Hazel nuts | 2,030 | 296 | 628 | 1,859 |
| Prawns | 1,740 | 345 | 87 | 300 |
| Beef steak | 1,540 | 390 | 250 | 975 |
| Chicken breast | 1,350 | 444 | 165 | 733 |
| Salmon | 1,330 | 450 | 188 | 846 |
| Edam cheese | 1,030 | 582 | 357 | 2,078 |
| Buckwheat | 970 | 619 | 343 | 2,123 |
| Eggs | 840 | 715 | 155 | 1,107 |
Also, how much you would have to spend/month!! Cost/month of each item- pumpkin seeds $65, peanuts $35, Raw almonds $94(4 lbs/day), pine nuts $485, lentils $36, hazel nuts $240, shrimp $244 (.63lbs/day), beef steak $253 (3/4lb/day), chicken breast $107(3/4 lbs/day), salmon $297(1lb/day), edam cheese $381(1.6lbs/day), buck wheat $122, eggs $157 (12 eggs/day)
Retail Cost/month Nitric Oxide Plus $69.95 ($2.30/day), Cardio wellness $84.95($2.66/day), Heart Wellness $89.95 and calories are 30 per day, not 311 to 2000 calories/day and average of all those foods,1000 cal/day.
Dr. Rainer Boger’s research on L-arginine and L-citrulline.
According to Dr. Boger, for individuals experiencing normal aging, the body can absorb approximately 5000 mg daily in two doses, 12 hours apart, of arginine. The critical aspect here is that arginine alone has a half-life of 2 hours, providing about 4 hours of arginine production. However, when citrulline is combined with arginine at a 3:1 ratio, the production of Nitric Oxide extends to about 12 hours. With a second dose, you can achieve 24 hours of Nitric Oxide production from your vessels. Then after 8 weeks of continuous dosing the Nitric Oxide doubles and that is how we are 800% to 1200% more than almost all products in Nitric Oxide Production.
The vessels generate Nitric Oxide from the endothelium, a one-cell-thick organ that spans 80,000 miles of your vessels. Discovered in 1988, its significance led to a Nobel Prize in medicine by 1998, acknowledging Nitric Oxide as a signaling molecule. This implies that Nitric Oxide actively addresses health issues: repairing damaged endothelium, supplying mitochondria with energy, and optimizing the health of each organ. Choosing an effective product involves ensuring it meets the following criteria:
(A) a combination of at least 5000 mg arginine/citrulline
(B) a ratio of at least 3:1
(C) inclusion of beetroot powder or extract
(D) a minimum of 40 mg to 120 mgs of Resveratrol per day for countering free radical damage caused by arginine
(E) at least 1000 mg of Vitamin C daily for clearing calcified plaque, and
(F) at least 1600 IU of vitamin D3 and 300 mcg of vitamin K2 (mk7) daily for blood thinning and optimal calcium distribution.
If your choice is missing any of these ingredients and amounts, you are fooling yourself. There is a company selling 450 mgs of 5 products, one of them is citrulline and no arginine for $39.95/30 doses. They have a test strip that is for testing your Nitric Oxide level in your mouth. This is completely deceptive. There is no test for your Nitric Oxide level in your blood and that is where the test must be. They also sell beet powder gummies for $39.95/ 60 gummies. This has 1.5 mgs of arginine in each gummy. They also sell beetroot powder at 500 mgs/day for $39.95 (according to Beta Vularis , (also known as the ultimate in beet quality), you would need 30,000 mgs/day, not 450 as Super Beets promotes and they sell according to Amazon 10,000 jars /month) and this does not have enough nitrates to make at most 10% of your need for Nitric Oxide. You still need the 90% from arginine. They sell $200,000,000 of this product made with citrulline per year and $25,000,000 of these worthless gummies per year. They also sell $36,000,000/year of Beet powder. They even claim studies, which would mean for what? This proves the old adage that you can fool some (or a lot) of the people all the time.
NITRIC OXIDE PLUS
Nitric Oxide Plus stands out as the premier nitric oxide supplement, meeting all the essential requirements for optimal Nitric Oxide production as outlined by scientific experts. Formulated to ensure a consistent supply of Nitric Oxide 24-7, this supplement adheres to the research-backed combination of arginine and citrulline, maintaining a crucial 3 to 1 ratio. Additionally, it incorporates beetroot powder to contribute to Nitric Oxide synthesis. With an inclusion of 40 mg of Resveratrol for combating free radical damage, 1000 mg of Vitamin C for arterial health, and a robust blend of 1600 IU’s of Vitamin D3 and 300 mcg of Vitamin K2 (mk7) for blood thinning and calcium regulation, Nitric Oxide Plus provides a comprehensive solution for sustained Nitric Oxide support, setting it apart as the optimal choice for promoting cardiovascular well-being.
Nitric Oxide Plus will compete with the many other products that produce nitric oxide but is by far the best option when compared side by side with other nitric oxide supplements in terms of price and production and will produce 800% more Nitric Oxide based on Dr Boger’s science. Almost all products promote 1 scoop per day and the wrong ratio of arginine/citrulline. And that is just the beginning of the differences.
Conclusion
In conclusion, my unwavering endorsement of Nitric Oxide Plus may seem biased, but it stems from a genuine frustration with the lack of transparency and efficacy in other nitric oxide supplements available on the market. After years of experimenting with various products, I discovered that achieving noticeable results often required exorbitant doses and significant financial investment (6x the recommended dosage and $300+ per month cost to get those benefits). Recognizing a pervasive issue within the industry, where companies capitalize on the hype surrounding nitric oxide without delivering substantial results, I took it upon myself to develop a solution. Nitric Oxide Plus is not just a product; it is a manifestation of my commitment to offering the highest quality, scientifically formulated supplement. Mindful of the tarnished reputation of many nutraceuticals, I infused this creation with a wealth of firsthand knowledge, addressing the pitfalls that contribute to negative perceptions in the industry. Through Nitric Oxide Plus, I aspire to genuinely impact lives by sharing the wealth of information and experience I’ve accumulated over the years, encapsulated in the essence of Cardio and Heart Wellness.
This is the final PostScript of our eBook. I hope you enjoyed reading it!
Bob Weeks
Founder of Cardio and Heart Wellness
bob@cardioandheartwellness.com
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Testimony of Greg S
I am in my early 40s and have been taking Nitric Oxide Plus for about a year. For me, nothing I have done or taken has helped me feel so energetic. I am a trial attorney and often work 12 to 16 hours a day. In addition, I teach a class at a local University, I coach my kid’s little league team, and I constantly train for and compete in Spartan races and triathlon’s. On top of that, I take little to no caffeine because I don’t like the way it makes me feel. Before Nitric Oxide Plus, at the end of each day, I would crash and at the end of each week, I would feel totally exhausted. I then started taking Nitric Oxide Plus every day. Since then, my morning routine starts at 4:00 a.m. and I’m up with no problems. I work out twice a day. I seem to stay focused at work and I’m present with my kids at night helping with homework and baseball practice. In short, I live how I want to and I can’t imagine not taking this product. I have always been healthy and active and I don’t often go to the doctor’s so I don’t have tests results or blood samples to say exactly what Nitric Oxide Plus has done to me – I just know how great I feel.
Greg S California 11-8-23
