#317 How Nitric Oxide Supports Digestion, Circulation, and Sexual Function in Men & Women With Cathy Eason

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Mar 14, 2025

Cathy Eason, Clinical Education Director at Berkeley Life and a nitric oxide expert, shares insights on this powerful molecule's impact on overall health. They discuss how nitric oxide supports digestion, circulation, and sexual health. Eason highlights the decline in nitric oxide production with age and lifestyle factors that can help boost it. She also introduces unique supplementation options, including a prebiotic nitrate chewing gum, that can enhance oral health and energy production, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their health.

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INSIGHT

Nitric Oxide's Importance

Nitric oxide, crucial for bodily functions, has faded from trending health topics.
It remains essential, impacting various systems beyond just blood flow.

INSIGHT

Dietary Nitrates

Dietary nitrates, from foods like leafy greens, convert to nitric oxide.
Soil depletion reduces nitrate content, making supplementation potentially necessary.

ADVICE

Chewing

Chew food thoroughly to break down nutrients and activate oral microbiome.
Swishing liquids helps activate microbes for nitrate reduction.

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Today, Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN and Clinical Education Director at Berkeley Life, fills us in on the MANY functional benefits of nitric oxide. We’re diving deep into the fascinating world of nitric oxide—a tiny yet mighty molecule that's essential for a myriad of bodily functions such as blood flow, energy production, and hormone regulation.

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What We discuss:

Importance and functions of nitric oxide ... 00:00:45

Decline of nitric oxide production with age and dietary sources ... 00:08:23

Challenges with nitric oxide production: genetics, age, and lifestyle ... 00:17:55

Impacts of lifestyle choices on nitric oxide levels ... 00:22:10

Role of nitric oxide in digestion, sexual health, and immune regulation ... 00:29:09

Relevance of mitochondria and energy production with nitric oxide ... 00:38:12

Link between nitric oxide and metabolic balance ... 00:49:05

Supplementation options and Berkeley Life's approach ... 00:54:06

Using the Berkeley Life gum to support oral biome ... 01:08:55

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