Comments on: Nitric Oxide, L-Arginine Benefits and Side Effects http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:04:53 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Joey http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-349791 Joey Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:30:17 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-349791 No matter what anyone tells you the best way to "gain" muscle mass is simple: Go to the gym and don't mess around! Do the power lifts WITH proper form and augment them with substantial lifts for each muscle group, AND vary your workouts every 2-5 weeks (2 weeks for powerlifting, 5 weeks for aerobic, light lifting being max, min). Contrary to what one may believe, "Reputable" and "Bodybuilding" do NOT go hand-in-hand. Bodybuilding websites are geared towards selling products. If you have ANY pre-existing conditions, consult a physician. If you can't afford to speak with your own due to insurance issues contact a sports physician on the internet. There are TONS willing to give out some free advice, for this very sort of topic, just to help us common folk understand the potential dangers of supplementing. My best friend uses NO and he loves it. But he'll openly admit it's not something to use long term, and he actually preferred the results he got from Creatine (and he's a certified fitness trainer, with his own private gym). He and I have both used varying supplements over the years to see what results we'd get (including: Andro NorAndro, Orange, Creatine, NO, Pyruvate, L-Argenine, Whey Protein, etc). No matter what anyone tells you the best way to “gain” muscle mass is simple: Go to the gym and don’t mess around! Do the power lifts WITH proper form and augment them with substantial lifts for each muscle group, AND vary your workouts every 2-5 weeks (2 weeks for powerlifting, 5 weeks for aerobic, light lifting being max, min).

Contrary to what one may believe, “Reputable” and “Bodybuilding” do NOT go hand-in-hand. Bodybuilding websites are geared towards selling products.

If you have ANY pre-existing conditions, consult a physician. If you can’t afford to speak with your own due to insurance issues contact a sports physician on the internet. There are TONS willing to give out some free advice, for this very sort of topic, just to help us common folk understand the potential dangers of supplementing.

My best friend uses NO and he loves it. But he’ll openly admit it’s not something to use long term, and he actually preferred the results he got from Creatine (and he’s a certified fitness trainer, with his own private gym). He and I have both used varying supplements over the years to see what results we’d get (including: Andro NorAndro, Orange, Creatine, NO, Pyruvate, L-Argenine, Whey Protein, etc).

]]> By: Jeffy T http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-346462 Jeffy T Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:01:24 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-346462 49 and lifting for 15 years. 5'10" 225lbs. NO has always been a huge benefit on lifting days. I don't take it every day, just on lifting days and I do notice that my resting blood pressure does go down. My vascular size has increased and that may have happened anyway without NO. Recovery has always been good, but even better on NO. I always get a better pump on NO , but there are so many factors that can affect day to day lifting outside of supplements. Stress, sleep, diet, mindset, injury and hydration can all play a role in your performance. I take whey protein with creatine, glutamine and all the other good stuff. I also take vitamin C,E, Omega three, and B vites. Unless your taking steroids at my age, gains are baby steps and thats the way it is. Risk of injury is always a forethought. Isolation is the key to less injury. 49 and lifting for 15 years. 5′10″ 225lbs. NO has always been a huge benefit on lifting days. I don’t take it every day, just on lifting days and I do notice that my resting blood pressure does go down. My vascular size has increased and that may have happened anyway without NO. Recovery has always been good, but even better on NO. I always get a better pump on NO , but there are so many factors that can affect day to day lifting outside of supplements. Stress, sleep, diet, mindset, injury and hydration can all play a role in your performance. I take whey protein with creatine, glutamine and all the other good stuff. I also take vitamin C,E, Omega three, and B vites. Unless your taking steroids at my age, gains are baby steps and thats the way it is. Risk of injury is always a forethought. Isolation is the key to less injury.

]]> By: bBuffsDaily http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-327107 bBuffsDaily Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:55:31 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-327107 I am taking Gaspari SuperPump 250-a NO supplement-i have noticed an incredible change for the better in mental focus and overall energy levels before and after workouts. This is directly correlated with the vitamin b and b12 levels. I have also become more vascular and I like that. However, this product should be called Super Dump-a much noted change for the worse in bowel movements. I am taking Gaspari SuperPump 250-a NO supplement-i have noticed an incredible change for the better in mental focus and overall energy levels before and after workouts. This is directly correlated with the vitamin b and b12 levels. I have also become more vascular and I like that. However, this product should be called Super Dump-a much noted change for the worse in bowel movements.

]]> By: Mark http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-294486 Mark Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:32:05 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-294486 I am thinking bout using it...i tested my friends powdered form NO today and it had great effects of helping me push it to the limit and feel good but i have been looking for long term side effects of any kind...is there enough study to provide this results or is this just a game of chance in hoping no long term effects show up later??? I am thinking bout using it…i tested my friends powdered form NO today and it had great effects of helping me push it to the limit and feel good but i have been looking for long term side effects of any kind…is there enough study to provide this results or is this just a game of chance in hoping no long term effects show up later???

]]> By: Jerry Z http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-288185 Jerry Z Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:33:33 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-288185 Just ran into several sites discussing the advantages of NO for assisting body building. Well, at 72, body-building is not my first priority, but the use of NO as a vaso-dilator I find possibly useful as I have CVD. Would the use of NO work for enhancing L-lysine use for removing arterial plagues as specified in the Pauling-Rath program? Can NO be used than later discontinued without complications? One of the inhibiting factors in minimizing the effectiveness of L-lysine is the degree of blood flow in the arterial system. That is, the greater the blood flow with it's increased oxygen content, the more readily can L-lysine and the other supplements work to remove the plaque and diminish atherosclerosis. Since those with atherosclerosis have DECREASED blood flow to the arteries and hence to the body generally, NO would seem to be a natural boon in the Pauling treatment. However, I have an unmedicated stent in one heart artery and am on the usual cardiac drugs prescribed by a cardiologist. Can NO be used without jeopardizing my ongoing health or interfering with my heart medications? Will drug dosages have to be amended or eliminated in order to use NO? Of course, if Pauling_Rath works, I can ultimately dump the heart medication. Just ran into several sites discussing the advantages of NO for assisting body building. Well, at 72, body-building is not my first priority, but the use of NO as a vaso-dilator I find possibly useful as I have CVD. Would the use of NO work for enhancing L-lysine use for removing arterial plagues as specified in the Pauling-Rath program? Can NO be used than later discontinued without complications?

One of the inhibiting factors in minimizing the effectiveness of L-lysine is the degree of blood flow in the arterial system. That is, the greater the blood flow with it’s increased oxygen content, the more readily can L-lysine and the other supplements work to remove the plaque and diminish atherosclerosis. Since those with atherosclerosis have DECREASED blood flow to the arteries and hence to the body generally, NO would seem to be a natural boon in the Pauling treatment.

However, I have an unmedicated stent in one heart artery and am on the usual cardiac drugs prescribed by a cardiologist. Can NO be used without jeopardizing my ongoing health or interfering with my heart medications? Will drug dosages have to be amended or eliminated in order to use NO? Of course, if Pauling_Rath works, I can ultimately dump the heart medication.

]]> By: dr ben http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-281728 dr ben Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:10:15 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-281728 coming from a doctor: no will dilate the blood vessels making blood flow easier, this will in the very short run temporarily lower the bp of the individual. the body naturally corrects for this by increasing flow. yes it raises the blood pressure but only after it has fallen naturally. This causes an increased blood flow and blood volume, (more space needs more blood) this will start as more fluid and quickly be replaced by hemoglobin cells and nutrients. This can be bad ONLY if u have a pre-existing heart condition or unnaturally low bp. do not take more than the recommended dose b.c vessels in the brain could collapse (causing stroke) if one were to OD...this would require an entire bottle in an average adult coming from a doctor: no will dilate the blood vessels making blood flow easier, this will in the very short run temporarily lower the bp of the individual. the body naturally corrects for this by increasing flow. yes it raises the blood pressure but only after it has fallen naturally. This causes an increased blood flow and blood volume, (more space needs more blood) this will start as more fluid and quickly be replaced by hemoglobin cells and nutrients. This can be bad ONLY if u have a pre-existing heart condition or unnaturally low bp. do not take more than the recommended dose b.c vessels in the brain could collapse (causing stroke) if one were to OD…this would require an entire bottle in an average adult

]]> By: iFit&Healthy.com http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-278406 iFit&Healthy.com Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:14:25 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-278406 Nitric oxide supplements in general, regardless of the brand, can raise blood pressure. If you have a high blood pressure, do not take nitric oxide supplements, unless your doctor says otherwise. Nitric oxide supplements in general, regardless of the brand, can raise blood pressure. If you have a high blood pressure, do not take nitric oxide supplements, unless your doctor says otherwise.

]]> By: Eric http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-278320 Eric Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:38:11 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-278320 I am thinking about using ForceFactor Nitric Oxide, but concerned because I have High Blood Pressure and take medication to control it. I read that NO raises your blood pressure. Has anyone had any experiences in raised blood pressure from usage? I'm a personal trainer but plagued with "bad" genes. I am thinking about using ForceFactor Nitric Oxide, but concerned because I have High Blood Pressure and take medication to control it. I read that NO raises your blood pressure. Has anyone had any experiences in raised blood pressure from usage? I’m a personal trainer but plagued with “bad” genes.

]]> By: Edgar Acosta http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-268338 Edgar Acosta Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:22:14 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-268338 I am a weightlifter and i supplement with nitric oxide. It isnt to make your muscles bigger its to help the muscles you already have perform better. I take it i know that it does help i weigh only 186lbs but i can benchpress 315lbs about 10x. I supplement with high quality protein, glutamine, creatine, and nitric oxide. I am a power lifter NO explode gives me an edge. I am a weightlifter and i supplement with nitric oxide. It isnt to make your muscles bigger its to help the muscles you already have perform better. I take it i know that it does help i weigh only 186lbs but i can benchpress 315lbs about 10x. I supplement with high quality protein, glutamine, creatine, and nitric oxide. I am a power lifter NO explode gives me an edge.

]]> By: leepers http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-263774 leepers Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:39:10 +0000 http://ifitandhealthy.com/nitric-oxide-l-arginine-benefits-and-side-effects/#comment-263774 I read an article (months ago) that L-arginine can cause/aggravate herpes? Is this true? I occasionally use Creatine Monohydrate and whenever I use CM, I absolutely notice a marked increase in both muscle volume AND physical endurance/strength. The only problem I have discovered while using CM is that I will have a little bloatiness and a slight, dull ache around my side....so I decided to discontinue using CM. I read an article (months ago) that L-arginine can cause/aggravate herpes? Is this true? I occasionally use Creatine Monohydrate and whenever I use CM, I absolutely notice a marked increase in both muscle volume AND physical endurance/strength. The only problem I have discovered while using CM is that I will have a little bloatiness and a slight, dull ache around my side….so I decided to discontinue using CM.

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