Posts by granitegull3

Sarah Gomez52 said:If you aren't consuming anything that would typically drive up cholesterol levels, then we might be looking at a metabolic issue. In that case, you don't need a nutritionist; what you really need is a solid internist and an endocrinologist.
Additionally, high stress levels can significantly spike your cholesterol readings.

As a test, go get some blood work done—check your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and lipoprotein typing. Then, try sticking strictly to a plant-based diet for just one week. After that, get your blood tested again. That will give you absolute certainty as to whether this is dietary or something else entirely.
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Folks, is that actually possible? .. 🙂 🙏 😁

You are quite brilliant; clearly, she didn't acquire that cholesterol through her diet, but rather by breathing the air...
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Rachel Brooks63 said:I find myself wondering what will happen once Mac realizes that the regulation of smooth muscle through Nitric Oxide is actually responsible for how sildenafil works on that one specific male issue. He’ll probably jump ship immediately to Hazelnut and start pitching them his own supplement packed with Nitric Oxide. 😂

casualnomad42 said:In recent years, medical and pharmacological research has placed Nitric Oxide at the very center of understanding the physiological process of an erection. Because of this significant focus, it has become the primary target for blockbuster drugs like Viagra.

Stockholm — Nitric Oxide (NO) is a bit of a paradox; it is simultaneously harmful and absolutely vital for all multicellular organisms. Within the human body, its primary role is acting as a messenger molecule. Because it is such a highly reactive and potent substance, it typically reaches its target within mere seconds before breaking down immediately. Nitric Oxide isn't something that gets stored away for later; instead, it is produced on demand, right where it is needed. Since the molecule consists of only two atoms, it can easily slip through cell walls. While many different parts of our bodies—like the brain or the kidneys—produce NO, its most famous function lies in how it regulates blood pressure. Endothelial cells act much like a biological wallpaper, lining the interior of our blood vessels and releasing Nitric Oxide into the surrounding smooth muscle. It is these specific cells that are responsible for dilating the vessels and ensuring much better blood flow throughout the body. Interestingly, Nitric Oxide doesn't usually work through a direct hit; instead, it triggers a complex cascade of chemical reactions within the cells themselves to achieve its effect.

Nitric Oxide plays a vital role when it comes to sexual performance. During an erection, it triggers what is known as cGMP. Essentially, Nitric Oxide works by boosting the concentration of this substance, whereas Viagra functions by preventing its breakdown. This cGMP then acts to relax the blood vessels, allowing for increased blood flow into the spongy tissue.

casualnomad42, just to clarify—Viagra actually came about as a byproduct of research into Nitric Oxide, which is something I’ve mentioned before. Don't feel like you've just discovered something brand new. 😁