Question 1

is nitric oxide supplements like kyani nitro safe to take daily can it have any side effects?

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Kyani supplements: contain calories. So be cautious if you have sugar problems.  Otherwise the different Kyani products seem beneficial.

Question 2

can take nitric oxide boosters accelerate hair loss?

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Supplement woes: Majority of research around N-O and L-arginine suggests that these chemicals PREVENT hair loss.  That does NOT mean your supplement is OK.  Supplements are unregulated and may contain mystery ingredients. If you are a bodybuilder, perhaps you take testosterone (including injecting anabolic steroids BAD! BAD!) which accelerates male pattern baldness. Or you may just be naturally balding.

Question 3

does low levels of nitric oxide cause ed?

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Yes it can: Yes, it can, because viagra (sildenafil) and like drugs appear to increase it.

Question 4

will nitric oxide affect erections?

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Yes: Good erection maintenance requires dilated, full of blood vessels. Nitric oxide is a very potent vasodilator. Pun intended.

Question 5

is it advisable for a diabetic to take nitric oxide?

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No reason: Nitrix oxide has not been approved for the treatment of diabetes as of now. Its off label use varies greatly, but i would not prescribe or recommend it for routine use without a clear evidence of efficacy.

Question 6

is there any reason to want to  increase nitric oxide in the body?

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Good for arteries: Nitric oxide dilates arteries and improves the functioning of the lining of the blood vessels.  It lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to organs. Here's a link to some more information: http://www.Rd.Com/health/wellness/heart-disease-risk-factor-1-nitric-oxide/.

Question 7

can nitric oxide hurt your heart?

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No: It's the precursor molecule of Nitroglycerin which is used for people who are having, or at risk of having, a heart attack. It's a potent vessel dilator and improves circulation to tissues that are starved for blood and oxygen. Don't confuse it with nitrogen dioxide with is a nasty pollutant or with nitrous oxide (laughing gas, an anesthetic).

Question 8

is nitric oxide help against cancer?

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Unclear: Nitric oxide is not a treatment for cancer and not a known preventive measure either.

Question 9

what does nitric oxide do to muscles?

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Blood Flow: Nitric oxide increases the blood flow in blood vessels by causing them to expand. This is suppose to be the theory behind the supplements that are used to build muscles. By increasing blood flow you also increase the glucose and protein delivery to the muscle and stimulate its growth.

Question 10

what blood test checks for nitric oxide?

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Interesting Question: Nitric oxide is a regulator of how cells in the body talk to each other.It helps with things like blood pressure and Insulin resistance.  There is research to see what inc. Or dec. Nitric oxide in the body.  You can be exposed to high levels of nitrogen gases when you burn coal or diesel fuel.  There's no specific blood test, the treatment is just support breathing and heart function.

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