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

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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Quick takeaways

Nitric oxide is essential for various bodily functions, and its production decreases with age due to genetic and lifestyle factors.

A diet rich in nitrates from leafy greens is important for maintaining nitric oxide levels, which many people fail to achieve.

Supplementation options, like Berkeley Life's prebiotic nitrate chewing gum, can support nitric oxide production and promote overall health and well-being.

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The Fundamental Role of Nitric Oxide

Nitric oxide (NO) is crucial in regulating various bodily functions, including blood flow, digestion, energy production, hormone balance, and sexual function. It's understood as a powerful signaling molecule rather than merely a vasodilator, influencing numerous systems throughout the body. As we age, nitric oxide production reduces significantly, making it vital to understand how to support and replenish its levels. The importance of nitric oxide remains constant, regardless of trends, as its foundational role in health and longevity cannot be overlooked.

Intro

2min

Unlocking Nitric Oxide: The Key to Optimal Health

9min

Biodynamic Farming and Nutrient Density

12min

Nitric Oxide: The Vital Molecule for Health

23min

The Essential Role of Nitric Oxide in Health Optimization

5min

The Crucial Role of Nitric Oxide in Hormonal Function and Digestion

3min

The Microbiome and Nitric Oxide Dynamics

7min

Unlocking Nitric Oxide: Nutrition and Health

7min

Boosting Oral Health with Gum

7min

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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