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Curating actionable steps to level up your physique. BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics | MSc Sports & Exercise Sciences.

Aug 7, 7 tweets

Want better blood flow, brain performance, and energy?

Nitric Oxide (NO) might be your secret weapon.

Here’s why it matters—and how to boost it naturally (no supplements required):

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1. Why Nitric Oxide matters

NO helps:

→ Dilate blood vessels
→ Boost blood flow
→ Enhance nerve signaling
→ Release key hormones

It plays a critical role in brain, muscle, and cardiovascular function.

But most people are unknowingly suppressing it daily.

2. Train hard, move often

Exercise gets your body pumping—and boosts antioxidant activity.

→ More blood flow = more NO
→ Antioxidants protect NO from breaking down
→ High-intensity workouts = even more NO benefits

Movement = flow. Flow = function.

3. Eat nitrate-rich foods

Nitrates = raw material for NO production.

Top natural sources:
→ Celery, spinach, beetroot, lettuce
→ Watermelon, apples, bananas, grapes

Bonus:
Beetroot juice 2–3 hrs pre-workout enhances performance.

4. Mouthwash might be ruining your Nitric Oxide.

Yes, really.

→ Mouthwash kills oral bacteria…
→ Including the good ones that help convert nitrates to NO

Limit frequent use—especially first thing in the morning.

Your mouth is part of the nitric oxide pathway.

5. Most people chase supplements first…

But your body can produce NO naturally—if you give it what it needs:

→ Exercise
→ Nitrate-rich plants
→ Oral microbiome support

Start with lifestyle before pills.

Your blood vessels will thank you.

Summary:

Raise Nitric Oxide, raise your health

Want better workouts, sharper focus, and stronger heart health?

Don’t overlook nitric oxide.

Train smart.
Eat smart.
Skip the unnecessary mouthwash.

Natural performance starts with blood flow.

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