Back in 2006, nitric oxide (NO) was all the buzz. I’ve since discovered that it’s been utilized to treat everything from vascular eye disease to erectile dysfunction (yes, it’s the stuff in Viagra!). Today, a look back at my original post discovering this wonder substance, derived from ancient Chinese herbs.
What Nitric Oxide Can Do For You (or Say Yes to NO)
Further to my query on natural substances that help diabetes, have you heard of nitric oxide (NO)? Sounds toxic, ay? It is in fact a “free radical gas that is a powerful regulator of circulation (it is an endogenous vasodilator) and a neurotransmitter (it helps in the processing of nerve signal as they cross synapses).” Read all about it at DiabetesInControl.
Apparently NO is impaired in people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and this deficiency may play an important role in the poor circulation in diabetic patients that leads to high incidence of ulcers. Some researchers also believe the NO shortage is one cause of peripheral neuropathy (diabetic nerve damage).
In short, impaired circulation is indeed the root of most diabetic complications, and NO seems to have a powerful effect in improving this problem. So where can I get me some NO?!
The January issue of the medical journal Diabetes features a paper by several doctors proposing NO as a potential new diabetes treatment. The authors experimented with adding “physiologic concentrations” of NO to the CD34+cells, which repair blood vessels throughout the body — working with cells taken from diabetic patients in a lab setting.
According to the experts, this work takes “groundbreaking” strides towards halting diabetic complications. We’re talking fully regenerated cell repair.
Too late for my father, but here’s an advancement that Our D-Generation might actually benefit from.
Editor’s Note: In case you’re interested, and happen to be in Germany, here’s a clinical study on nitric oxide and diabetic nephropathy that’s currently recruiting patients.
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Never heard of these supplements before now. To say the least, I am highly intrigued. Does anyone have any experiences with said supplements? I did a quick search and they are a little pricey, but not terrible as far as supplements go. I saw a couple online deals for the above mentioned product that were reasonable. I’d love to know more from anyone that has used something like this. It sounds too good to be true!
Physical exercise generates nitric oxide and I am well aware that the body produced nitric oxide does repair damaged neuron. Not only in the feet, legs and hand, but exercise also helps restore neurons in the brain.
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Great Post! I have been wondering about this for awhile now, as a type 1 diabetic and weight lifting enthusiast, I wondered if taking these supplements were OK. Mostly everything I have ever tried says do not take if you have diabetes, but that is just a CYA (cover your a..).
I always thought NO (nitric oxide) made sense to dialate the viens and increase blood flow to the muscles. As a work out supplement it worked great and got great “pumps”. Then I was thinking, the biggest problem for diabetics was circulation, so why wouldnt this product work for diabetes? I used to take NO Explode (pre-workout powder), but too much caffeine, all the “pre-workout” have tons of caffeine, however, Ragnarock(nutraplanet.com – they have caffeine free – best one). Also, there are just plain pills from GNC’s Mega Men vitamins that offer NO as well, probably better than “pre-workout” drinks. I have also used Nitrix and worked well, but pricey.
This has really intrigued me, so I will try to put together a post on http://www.irunoninsulin.com to discuss further.
A wonderful day to all…when i read your article i notice that there’s another benefit’s that we can get on nitric oxide instead of helping preventing diabetes,but also serve as a supplement that can erect your weapon…WOW…this is interesting…thanks a lot…