– You may be missing the nutrients you need to produce nitric oxide and support other processes for blood circulation. For instance, deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium can reduce the body’s ability to produce red blood cells that carry oxygen.
– As blood sugar rises, it damages the micro vessels and decreases the body’s ability to produce nitric oxide.
– Inflammatory food triggers inflammation in the body, which then impacts circulation.
– Making poor dietary choices leads to obesity and chronic disease. Obesity increases the risks of varicose veins and blood pressure problems.
Two. A sedentary and lifestyle. Too much sitting constricts blood flow.
Three. Chronic stress. When we’re stressed, blood flow is directed away from the digestive system and internal organs, and toward the muscles to prepare for “fight or flight.” Chronic stress contributes to high blood sugar, weight gain, and lower moods—all of which can lead to poor circulation.
Four. Chronic diseases lead to narrowing of the arteries and reduced blood flow. This includes atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in blood vessels), Raynaud’s disease (an autoimmune disease that affects fingers and toes), diabetes, and neuropathy (nerve damage).
Five. Smoking. This habit interferes with blood flow and increases the risks of stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular disease.
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Next, to understand how we can increase circulation, we need to understand nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide is a vasodilator or a compound that relaxes and widens your arteries and veins.
The endothelial cells that line your blood vessels produce nitric oxide. Enzymes called nitric oxide synthase make nitric oxide from the amino acid called l-arginine. This process requires oxygen and micronutrients—both of which are important for healthy circulation.
Having poor circulation makes it difficult for cells to produce nitric oxide, and herein lies the problem. To optimize circulation, you need healthy nitric oxide levels, but to optimize nitric oxide production, you need healthy circulation.
The rest of this video will explain how you can get out of this vicious cycle of low-nitric-oxide poor circulation.
Besides circulation support, nitric oxide is essential for a functional immune system, relaying nerve signals and reducing inflammation.
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