Guest guest Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Dr Ignarro discovered this back in the 90's. This can help us inside of illness and Kundalini Awakening. As our hearts flutter and hyper express it can be very beneficial to keep it healthy from the physical nutritional aspect. Check out what it says about watermelon: The discovery of the biological functions of nitric oxide came as a complete surprise. Nitric oxide was named " Molecule of the Year " in 1992 by the journal Science. The Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998 was awarded to Ferid Murad, Robert F. Furchgott, and Louis Ignarro for the discovery of the signaling properties of nitric oxide. NO Improves Circulation Blood vessels use NO to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax, thus dilating the arteries, increasing blood flow, and maintaining normal blood pressure. These blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to, as well as remove waste products from, every cell in your body. Heart Benefits of NO * Relax and widen blood vessels * Increase blood circulation * Maintain blood pressure within the normal range * Reduce cardiovascular aging Yoga for Your Heart NO keeps your cardiovascular system young by making it elastic, clean and fit. Optimizing NO production is like having your cardiovascular system do yoga every day. Other NO Benefits * Promotes immune system health * Acts as a neurotransmitter, which may be involved in memory. * Facilitates the development and maintenance of erectile function. NO Deficiency A large percentage of people are deficient in their production and/or actions of nitric oxide, placing them at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, compounds like L-arginine, L-citrulline, and antioxidants can increase the body's own production and/or actions of nitric oxide. Arginine Safety The Council for Responsible Nutrition has determined that the amino acid L-arginine is safe in doses up to 20 grams/day. The April 2008 issue of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology details this research. Citrulline in Watermelon Proven to Increase NO A USDA funded study at the Texas A & M University has demonstrated that watermelon contains the amino acid citrulline which is converted into arginine and produces Nitric Oxide in the body. Read more here. Dr Louis Ignarro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hi Chrism, Great article! I know the watermelon really helps me with those leg cramps in my calves...nothing else comes close - even if drinking a lot of liquids - the only real help seems to be the watermelon! I didn't realize the other benefits as well. Time for a watermelon break me thinks (: Thank you again! Much love, Deb , " chrism " <> wrote: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks for the interesting articles, chrism. I much have a very healthy heart by now, been eating watermelon, most days for the past couple of years. My favorite breakfast food. Linda , " chrism " <> wrote: > > Dr Ignarro discovered this back in the 90's. This can help us inside of illness and Kundalini Awakening. As our hearts flutter and hyper express it can be very beneficial to keep it healthy from the physical nutritional aspect. > > Check out what it says about watermelon: > > The discovery of the biological functions of nitric oxide came as a complete surprise. Nitric oxide was named " Molecule of the Year " in 1992 by the journal Science. The Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998 was awarded to Ferid Murad, Robert F. Furchgott, and Louis Ignarro for the discovery of the signaling properties of nitric oxide. > > NO Improves Circulation > Blood vessels use NO to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax, thus dilating the arteries, increasing blood flow, and maintaining normal blood pressure. These blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to, as well as remove waste products from, every cell in your body. > > Heart Benefits of NO > * Relax and widen blood vessels > * Increase blood circulation > * Maintain blood pressure within the normal range > * Reduce cardiovascular aging > > Yoga for Your Heart > NO keeps your cardiovascular system young by making it elastic, clean and fit. Optimizing NO production is like having your cardiovascular system do yoga every day. > > Other NO Benefits > * Promotes immune system health > * Acts as a neurotransmitter, which may be involved in memory. > * Facilitates the development and maintenance of erectile function. > > NO Deficiency > A large percentage of people are deficient in their production and/or actions of nitric oxide, placing them at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, compounds like L-arginine, > L-citrulline, and antioxidants can increase the body's own production and/or actions of nitric oxide. > > Arginine Safety > The Council for Responsible Nutrition has determined that the amino acid L-arginine is safe in doses up to 20 grams/day. The April 2008 issue of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology details this research. > > Citrulline in Watermelon Proven to Increase NO > A USDA funded study at the Texas A & M University has demonstrated that watermelon contains the amino acid citrulline which is converted into arginine and produces Nitric Oxide in the body. Read more here. > Dr Louis Ignarro > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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