Nitric Oxide
Nitric Oxide
Filiberto Moncada
Nitric Oxide
Herbs That Increase Nitric Oxide
Jul 4, 2011 | By Janet Contursi [pic]
Janet Contursi has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Minnesota and has been a freelance writer for over 23 years. Her articles have appeared in professional journals, magazines, newspapers and on the web. Contursi has a Master Herbalist diploma from the American College of Healthcare and Sciences. Her interests are the environment, herbal medicine and forensic science.
[pic]Photo Credit Keith Brofsky/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Nitric oxide, or NO, is a messenger molecule that plays a role in your muscular and immune systems[pic]. NO signals the smooth muscles surrounding your blood vessels to relax and dilate, increasing blood flow and relieving disorders like angina and hypertension. NO also activates cells in your immune system. Some herbs can increase nitric oxide naturally and may be helpful in treating certain disorders. Consult your health care provider before starting herbal treatment.
Herbal Actions
Herbs increase nitric oxide and benefit you in various ways. Some herbs trigger NO production and activate macrophages --- a type of white blood cell[pic] involved in engulfing and digesting invading pathogens. Other herbs act as vasodilators by increasing NO in your vascular tissue. Nitric oxide has a role to play in keeping you healthy, but excess NO can have serious side effects. Check with a knowledgeable practitioner for advice about dosage and preparation of herbs that increase nitric oxide.
Goosefoot
Goosefoot, or Chenopodium ambrosioides, is a tall herb native to Central and South America, where it's also known as epazote. Traditional healers use the leaves, roots and flowers to treat colds, leishmaniasis, menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids and uterine hemorrhaging. The plant is rich in flavonoids, terpenes and steroids and has potent antioxidant and anticancer action. A study published in the April
Filiberto Moncada
Nitric Oxide
Herbs That Increase Nitric Oxide
Jul 4, 2011 | By Janet Contursi [pic]
Janet Contursi has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Minnesota and has been a freelance writer for over 23 years. Her articles have appeared in professional journals, magazines, newspapers and on the web. Contursi has a Master Herbalist diploma from the American College of Healthcare and Sciences. Her interests are the environment, herbal medicine and forensic science.
[pic]Photo Credit Keith Brofsky/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Nitric oxide, or NO, is a messenger molecule that plays a role in your muscular and immune systems[pic]. NO signals the smooth muscles surrounding your blood vessels to relax and dilate, increasing blood flow and relieving disorders like angina and hypertension. NO also activates cells in your immune system. Some herbs can increase nitric oxide naturally and may be helpful in treating certain disorders. Consult your health care provider before starting herbal treatment.
Herbal Actions
Herbs increase nitric oxide and benefit you in various ways. Some herbs trigger NO production and activate macrophages --- a type of white blood cell[pic] involved in engulfing and digesting invading pathogens. Other herbs act as vasodilators by increasing NO in your vascular tissue. Nitric oxide has a role to play in keeping you healthy, but excess NO can have serious side effects. Check with a knowledgeable practitioner for advice about dosage and preparation of herbs that increase nitric oxide.
Goosefoot
Goosefoot, or Chenopodium ambrosioides, is a tall herb native to Central and South America, where it's also known as epazote. Traditional healers use the leaves, roots and flowers to treat colds, leishmaniasis, menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids and uterine hemorrhaging. The plant is rich in flavonoids, terpenes and steroids and has potent antioxidant and anticancer action. A study published in the April