I would like to share something with you which you may or may not find of interest. It is a health tip that anyone can follow and it’s a subject I knew nothing about until I came across it on a podcast that the late Dr. Michael Mosley used to run on the BBC. Since then I have also come across it on this forum and indeed, one of our members Roland @pando is an enthusiast and has also covered the subject in other topics.
So what is Nitric Oxide - let’s ask AI (Roland also goes into more detailed information in his YouTube channel for which the link is included below) .
Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas the body produces to signal blood vessels to relax, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. It’s a vital molecule for cardiovascular health, brain function, and the immune system. While the body naturally produces nitric oxide from food, its production declines with age. You can support its production by eating nitrate-rich vegetables, exercising regularly, and consuming foods high in antioxidants.
You can read up about it if you would like more information and I will also include links to posts by Roland on this forum.
Below is the post I did earlier on another thread which many may not have seen as it was on an unrelated topic and this in my view deserves a topic of its own.
How to get and benefit from Nitric Oxide naturally and easily
Here are links to Roland’s posts on the subject.
In conclusion, I think (and hope) we can all say YES to NO
Thanks for reminding us about Nitric Oxide, (NO) @ManjiB
It’s not easy to increase our NO levels, especially as we age. On my channel I delve into Magnesium, an element that must be present in abundance to produce adequate NO. Soon I will post a clip about iodine and the thyroid gland, for low T3 means less release of NO to muscle cells. Nitric Oxide is supremely important for cardiovascular function.
Iodine and magnesium are the 2 most important nutrients, IMO, for post stroke success.
The two clips on NO on my channel are
and
What is T3?
In the context of the thyroid, T3 , or Triiodothyronine , is one of the two primary hormones produced by your thyroid gland. It is often called the “active” thyroid hormone because it has a much stronger and faster effect on your body’s metabolism than its counterpart, T4 (Thyroxine).
Name Origin: The “T” stands for Thyronine, and the “3” indicates that it contains three atoms of iodine .
Function: What Does T3 Do in Your Body?
T3 is a crucial hormone that influences almost every cell in your body. Its main roles include:
Metabolism: It controls the speed of your metabolism, determining how quickly your body converts food into energy.
Heart Rate: It influences your heart rate and cardiac output.
Body Temperature: It helps regulate your body temperature.
Growth and Development: It is essential for normal brain development in children and for overall growth.
Muscle Control: It affects how your muscles contract.
Digestion: It influences the speed at which food moves through your digestive system (gut motility).
Bone Maintenance: It plays a role in the cycle of bone breakdown and regeneration.
“So, I’ve had a stroke but anyway…” I always find some amusing quip in your videos. I love deep breathing, I gave up smoking after my stroke (unrelated), the hospital doctor told me my arteries were ‘furry’ free, strangely, he also told me that smokers have sometimes a lesser bleed if their arteries are furry because the blood doesn’t flow as well, anyway, I had a clot and digress, deep breathing is like having a dehumidifier in your body, it circulates and regulates. Wonderful thing to practice, even better as a non-smoker. After quitting, I felt as if I had my lungs back.
BTW, your seating cover is the same as your scarf. Just stripes going the other way.
“I’m not drinking it for recreational but medicinal.” How many wines had you had before saying that?
How many wines had you had before saying that?