Nix Heart Disease - Knowledge Is Power

The health connection between nitric oxide, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline Posted: By Erik Glenn

nixheartdisease — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:24:01 +0000

Nitric oxide is produced naturally in the body. When we are born (and if we are born healthy) our bodies contain sufficient nitric oxide levels in the blood to maintain proper circulation and to allow our heart to work as efficiently as possible and with little to no strain whatsoever. As we age, few of us are able to maintain the perfect balance of nutrients that we are born with. As a result, our health changes and begins to deteriorate at least at some level. The levels of nitric oxide and other essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids that we had in our youth, can slowly slip out of proportion. We become deficient in what we need to remain in optimal health. While some people are able to combat the attack on the system that is brought about by age through eating a proper diet and exercising, there are many who, for whatever reason, begin to suffer from the side effects of poor health. It stands to reason that the solution for this problem is to simply replace what the body is no longer able to produce. This is where the connections and benefits between nitric oxide, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline come into play. L-Arginine is an amino acid that aids in the production of nitric oxide. L-Citrulline is also and amino acid that aids in the production of nitric oxide, but it does so indirectly. L-Citrulline is converted into L-Arginine and helps improve the absorption of the L-Arginine to more cells in the body (when given at proper dosages). Nitric oxide production is important because nitric oxide improves the flow of blood in the body. Improved blood flow leads to increased energy levels, increased stamina, improved immunity, lowering of bad cholesterol levels, and the list goes on! Nitric oxide has recently gained a lot of popularity as a supplement for different types of people and a wide range of health concerns. One of the biggest groups that are using nitric oxide is bodybuilders. There are claims that this supplement can help build muscles faster and stronger than when not using a supplement. Nitric oxide directly affects the circulatory system follow through what is called “direct vasodilation.” Direct vasodilation refers to the flow and the congestion of platelet adhesion and leukocyte adhesion to veins and arteries. Poor flow can inhibit unwanted smooth muscle actions such as hyperplasia. Some diseases and conditions that are the result of abnormal or deficient nitric oxide production levels include hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemias, diabetes (both type I and type II), heart failure, atherosclerosis and aging. The fact that a simple supplement, L-Arginine, can aid in the production of nitric oxide is truly life changing for some. There have been thousands of reports by patients who had suffered from high blood pressure, that incorporating the L-Arginine dietary supplement relieved them of their negative cardiovascular health symptoms. Some patients observed such improvement that it no longer became necessary for them to continue taking their blood pressure medication (a decision that should always be made by your cardiologist, by the way).

L-Arginine Saves Lives

nixheartdisease — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:12:51 +0000

L-Arginine is an amino acid that is popularly used as a supplement for people who have symptoms of or are at a higher risk for heart or vessel disease. As heart disease kills more people than any other disease, heart health has become one of the most pressing concerns on the minds of almost every overweight or otherwise unhealthy American. The problems that result from heart disease can be vast and no one drug or nutritional supplement is sufficient to care for all of these health concerns in one shot. However the benefits of L-Arginine are very broad because it affects the entire cardiovascular system. Some specific benefits will be to those heart patients who have symptoms of chest pain (due to coronary artery blockages), leg cramping (due to the narrowing of the arteries in the legs), shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty walking and impotence.

So how is it that a supplement can do so much to help make such a big problem better? Well, studies have shown that L-Arginine aids in the production of nitric oxide. Nitric Oxide improves blood flow and thereby rids the individual of most of the symptoms that ultimately lead to heart disease. When nitric oxide levels are up and blood flow is improved, the individual has a greater tolerance for physical activity and does not become fatigued as easily. Feeling more energy can lead to the adoption of a healthier lifestyle, further perpetuating the positive chain reaction of health improvements that result from simple lifestyle changes. Even a man’s personal life can improve as a better blood flow can prevent the most common cause of erectile dysfunction.

As with any supplement or drug it is important to not only read dosage information carefully but also to receive a personal consultation with your doctor regarding any new supplements that you are considering using as the effects of any given supplement will vary depending on the unique chemical and physical makeup of each individual. Most people with a healthy liver and intestine already have the enzyme, arginase, in their system. It is this enzyme that breaks down the L-Arginine. As L-Arginine is broken down, almost half of it is depleted by the time the supplement passes through the intestines and liver and reaches the rest of the body. Furthermore, in individuals who already have a compromised cardiovascular system, basic L-Arginine levels are not high enough to compensate with the higher levels of ADMA that may exist within the body and act as a blockage to the production of nitric oxide. It is for these reasons that a seemingly high dose L-Arginine is needed on a regular basis.

Although side effects of taking an L-Arginine supplement are rare, it is wise to take a close look at the risks that you might assume when choosing to use a supplement. Adverse reactions reported by those who took L-Arginine include possible upset stomach and diarrhea. The adverse reactions that could result with combining an L-Arginine supplement with other medications and supplements has not yet been extensively studied and therefore each patient must assume the possible risks that are involved with drug interactions.

nixheartdisease — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:58:42 +0000

Steve O. - Lehi, UT

“I have a family history of heart problems. My father, in fact, had two stents when he was 50. I also have a history of high cholesterol. At 30 years old, my counts were too high and my doctor was trying to get me on prescription medications. But it didn’t feel right to me, and I avoided it. My counts kept creeping up for the next several years when I went in for check ups. Then I started taking ProArgi-9 Plus and Mistica supplements. Although I should be exercising and eating better, I haven’t changed those habits at all. The only difference is I’ve been diligently taking these supplements each day for the past year and a half, and every 6 months when I go get checked, my cholesterol actually drops 10 points or so, when it should logically be increasing. Plus, just last week I got tested on the Cardio Pulse Wave Device, and my heart strength is that of an 18 year old, and my arteries are as healthy as a 25 year old. I owe my newly-acquired peace of mind to these awesome products!”

Why Doesn’t Every Doctor Have One Of These?

nixheartdisease — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:28:05 +0000

The Cardio Pulse Wave Device

Finally, a non-invasive test to determine the strength of your heart and the elasticity of their arteries. If you know your numbers you can work to improve them. Now you can know your numbers with the Cardio Pulse Wave Device.

This machine has proved to be virtually as effective as invasive test performed via catheterizing through the groin. (The invasive test has a mortality rate of 1 in 200.) Best of all it can be administered by any health care provider. MD’s and DO’s see the value of providing this quick, real time feedback to their patients. Its also perfect to add valuable services and revenue for Chiropractors and Physical Therapists, no need to prescribe or perform surgery. If your health-care provider doesn’t have one, tell them to call and get one today. It will pay for itself in 2 – 5 months and give their patients what they need… KNOWLEDGE!

This is the best way for you to see if you are beginning to develop heart disease. It doesn’t need to be a silent killer any longer. You can know right now if your heart is in trouble and what to do about it. Dr. Joe Prendergast has never had a patient develop heart disease or stroke in over 19 years. Not one. Many who had been diagnosed with heart disease have completely reversed it and now show no signs. L-arginine, vitimin D, and Citric Acid compounded properly are the supplements that have proven to make old hearts young again. They are the fountain of youth.

You owe it to yourself to call your doctor for a Cardio Pulse Wave Device test. In 10 minutes you’ll see if you need to change things now rather when you are strapped to a gurney in an ambulance. If your health-care professional doesn’t have the device tell them to call 888-796-9781 today to schedule an appointment with a Cardio Pulse Wave Device field representative.

You can’t fix what you can’t see. Now, in ten minutes, you can see very clearly the overall health of your heart, the most important organ in your body.