Four Drinks That Will Directly Boost Nitric Oxide in The Body

It seems as the days go by, researchers are discovering more and more roles that the compound nitric oxide plays in people’s overall health and wellbeing.

Being a man, its importance extends beyond mere health, into the realms of sexual and physical prowess, as men regularly use supplements that are said to boost nitric oxide levels in pursuit of these goals.

Supplements are great, no doubt about that.

But wouldn’t it be great if you could just purchase some healthy natural drinks that could increase the production of this compound?

Or better yet – make it in the comfort of your own home!

This is quite possible and is a great idea if you are strapped for cash and can’t afford a pricey pre-workout supplement or a male enhancement pill.

Let’s take a look at 4 excellent options:

Beetroot Juice 

When thinking of foods that boost nitric oxide levels, beets are unlikely to cross many people’s minds.

However, beets are an excellent vegetable that can transform the amount of nitric oxide your body produces, thanks to their high natural nitrate content.

Have you ever binged on beetroots? No? Neither have we; which is why it’s almost always advisable to either make the beets into juices, smoothies or even oven baked chips.

On average, 1kg of beetroot supplies about 1400mg of dietary nitrates, with most people consuming 0.5kg of beets made into juice per serving.

So how exactly do beets and their nitrates translate to increased nitric oxide? Via conversion. The first stop on this journey is in the mouth, where saliva converts the nitrates to nitrites.

In turn, these nitrites may be acted upon by acid in the stomach and are then either converted into nitric oxide or recycled as nitrite for another try at conversion.

Interestingly, the findings of beetroots efficacy in boosting nitric oxide came about as a result of observed reductions in blood pressure in people who consumed the juice, which when later investigated confirmed the remarkable discovery.

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranates are now a well-established superfood, thanks to their strong anti-oxidant content and the presence of numerous bioactive compounds.

However, many men do not take advantage of pomegranate juice’s nitric oxide boosting potency. Maybe it’s simply a case of most people not knowing this!

To be clear, we’re not advocating the consumption of the fruit as-is, since it is a major pain to eat, and the amount required to get a decent spike in nitric oxide levels would be huge.

Back to the juice – there are numerous ways it works to improve blood flow, surpassing mere nitric oxide increases.

A primary part of its function relates to the upregulation of the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), critical in ensuring a massive increase in nitric oxide levels.

Pomegranate juice also helps to reduce atherosclerotic blockages in blood vessels and can prevent the natural breakdown of nitric oxide once produced. Combined, these make for a spectacular vasodilation.

To top it all off? Pomegranates are also a decent source of dietary nitrates, which act like “raw materials” for greater nitric oxide production.

All in all, pomegranates are a serious contender for the best natural nitric oxide booster.

Orange Juice (Citrus)

When you were a kid your mom probably force-fed you orange juice every morning, whether you liked it or not.

Today, as an athlete or a man interested in boosting your sexual prowess, orange and other citrus juices can prove invaluable in your quest.

Not sure how citrus can benefit your quest for greater nitric oxide production? 

You can thank the compound quercetin, a natural bioflavonoid found in citrus fruits.

Studies have found that when these natural bioflavonoids are consumed regularly they are able to boost nitric oxide production in blood vessels at a reliable rate, with a study finding that people who consume the greatest amounts of these compounds having the lowest corresponding rate of death by coronary causes.

Quercetin is also great at reducing bad cholesterol and simultaneously improving good cholesterol levels, adding another layer of benefit to your circulation.

Spinach Juice

If you’re over the age of 20, you probably remember watching the cartoon Popeye as a kid.

Just in case you didn’t , it’s the story of a sailor guy who becomes super-humanly strong after consuming a serving of spinach.

Now, while we can’t guarantee that eating spinach will make you super strong, chances are that it will help you achieve skin shattering muscle pumps in the gym and blood busting erections in the bedroom!

Spinach, like many other dark green leafy veggies (including arugula lettuce), have a super high dietary nitrate content that is able to influence the level of nitric oxide production in your body.

As it turns out, arugula and spinach share top honors in being the richest natural sources of these nitrates on the planet, making consuming them a no-brainer.

In addition to its ability to boost nitric oxide production is the presence of plant-based steroids such as the ecdysteroids which have a secondary boosting effect on testosterone production (tying into your goals of increasing nitric oxide in the first place).

It is better to either include spinach in a green smoothie as heat may destroy the presence of some compounds it contains.

Juicing For Best Results

While smoothies are excellent, certain fruits/ veggies do not lend themselves to being blended very well.

Pomegranates, for example, would make for a miserable smoothie. Instead, try juicing.

Cold-pressed juices are very common and help to preserve the bioactive constituents found in them.

Yes, the taste of green juices or smoothies may be horrible to begin with, but you can add other veggies/ fruits to the mix to enhance the taste.

Romaine lettuce and cucumbers are two such veggies if you wish to maintain a low-calorie beverage, as fruits inadvertently have sugar in them.

Conclusion

Just because the latest fancy supplement may be out of your reach that does not mean that your goals need to change.

You can achieve similar results from consumption of these juices, and thanks to their ease of availability you have no excuse not to. Drink, enjoy and pump up the volume!

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