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Nitric Oxide Promotes Weight Control

March 27, 2016 - Admin

Nitric oxide (NO) is a chemical produced by the inner lining of the blood vessels that regulates blood flow. NO metabolism is regarded as one of the best markers of metabolic health and is critical for disease prevention, sexual performance and longevity. A review of literature by Brian Sansbury and Bradford Hill from the University of Louisville concluded that NO is critically important for the regulation of body fat, obesity and insulin metabolism. NO is involved in appetite control, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, regulation of fat synthesis and breakdown, and the production of blood sugar in the liver. Regular physical activity is the most important lifestyle factor enhancing the production of nitric oxide in the body.

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(Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 73: 383-399, 2014)