NO2 Supplement Benefits And How NO2 Products Work
Posted by MRI Performance on 24th Nov 2020
NO2 supplements are increasingly popular but what are they and how do you know which ones are actually effective?
Keep reading to discover a thorough explanation of what nitric oxide supplements are, what they're used for, and how they work.
What You Need To Know About NO2 Supplements
What Are NO2 Supplements
NO2 supplements contain compounds that help "boost"/increase nitric oxide in your body. The supplements do not contain the gas nitric oxide, however, they can increase the production of it within your body if the supplement provides the right compounds and is consumed safely.
The body naturally produces nitric oxide (NO), a molecule that helps increase blood flow through vasodilation “[Endothelial cells secrete nitric oxide], which line the inner walls of the blood vessels, and it communicates with the smooth muscle cells, triggering them to relax.” - Nathan Jenkins, Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia
NO2 boosting supplements provide ingredients that help your body produce more nitric oxide.
Ingredients To Look For In Nitric Oxide Supplements
Below is a list of ingredients and compounds that are considered to be NO2 boosters:
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that is a precursor to Nitric Oxide (NO). This means it is necessary to actually create NO.
While arginine can help increase NO production, Nitrosigine is a patented complex of silicon and bonded arginine which can increase NO production more than arginine can alone.
As arginine is converted into nitric oxide, L-Citrulline is also produced. The amino's work synergistically to increase NO and enhance blood flow.
Agmatine Sulfate helps prevent NO breakdown so you can enhance your training time with greater endurance. Agmatine will also help prolong the pumps and benefits associated with NO.
S7™ is a low dose blend of seven (7) plant-based ingredients that have been clinically shown to increase nitric oxide (NO) by 230% based on 50 mg serving. - Futureceuticals.Com
L-Ornithine (750 mg per serving)
L-Ornithine is an amino acid that helps produce NO and widen your blood vessels.
If you are looking for a pump supplement, it is important to read the label and ensure that these pump inducing ingredients, in ample servings, are included in the profile.
MRI NO2 Black Muscle + Pump has a 100% transparent label with no fillers or proprietary blends.
How Do NO2 Supplements Work?
When muscle tension and contraction occur, nitric oxide increases in the body and causes your blood vessels to relax, which allows blood flow to happen more easily. The increase in blood flow fills the area around the muscle cells which eventually forces the blood to rush into the muscle and produce " the pump".
Nitric Oxide’s main job is to deliver messages between the body’s cells. It also plays a key role in controlling the circulation of blood and regulating activities of the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, and other organs. But from a muscle-building perspective, NO affects the release of hormones and adrenaline. It’s also said to speed growth and recovery time as well as increase blood flow, thus delivering more nutrients to muscles, helping them grow. - Mensjournal.Com
Nitric oxide supplements can help enhance blood flow through the NO2 boosting compounds. As muscles are contracted blood flow is enhanced because of vasodilation which enables your blood to carry important nutrients to your muscle cells.
Your muscles need blood and oxygen to carry these essential nutrients to work, grow, and recovery effectively. When vascularity expands muscle-building amino acids and nutrients can transport more efficiently to the muscle.
What Are The Benefits Of Nitric Oxide?
Using a nitric oxide supplement can help in the following ways:
- Improve Vasodilation
- Promotes Muscle Growth
- Decrease Recovery Time
- Boost Exercise Performance
- Reduce Blood Pressure
- Decrease Muscle Soreness
- Help Erectile Dysfunction
- Improve Lung Function
- Support Weight Loss
- Improve Heart Health
Advance your training and health with hyper pump, energy, and vascularity. The new NO2 Black Muscle Pump is packed with S7, Nitrosigine, and Hydromax.
Increase NO production, hydration, and dilation to enhance blood flow to your muscles and fullness to your pump during your workouts.
NO2 BLACK POWDER RECOMMENDED SERVINGS
On training days, adhere to the servings below. For best results and to maximize NO2 production, take your first serving with 4-6 oz of water on an empty stomach 0-30 minutes before a workout. Consume your second serving at least 6 hours before or after your pre-workout serving.
Adjust water amount to desired consistency. As NO2 Black® Muscle+Pump is highly concentrated, adhere to the below servings information.
Daily Servings
Up to 200 LBS: 1 serving (1 scoop) at least 30 minutes before eating or working out.
Over 200 LBS: 2 servings (2 scoops) at least 30 minutes before eating or working out.
MRI NO2 PUMP PRE WORKOUT SUPPLEMENT FACTS:
Nitrosigine (1 g per serving)
As mentioned, blood flow is critical during resistance and endurance training because it allows oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to working muscles.
Enhanced blood flow is important both intra-workout and post-workout as it has been shown to help with muscle growth and recovery.
In preclinical studies, Nitrosigine showed increased blood vessel relaxation which can help increase blood flow. In addition, blood vessel relaxation was almost 5x greater with Nitrosigine in comparison to arginine HCl. - Nutrition21
S7 (100 mg per serving)
S7™ is a low dose blend of seven (7) plant-based ingredients that have been clinically shown to increase nitric oxide (NO) by 230% based on 50 mg serving. MRI NO2 Muscle Pump provides 100 mg per serving!
Citrulline (4 g per serving)
The OG of PUMP, Citrulline is a Nitric Oxide (NO) booster.
Hydromax (1.5 g per serving)
Take your hydro-pump to the next level. HydroMax is a high concentrate powdered glycerol that is nearly 6x as potent as glycerol monostearate.
L-Ornithine (750 mg per serving)
L-Ornithine is an amino acid that helps produce NO, widen your blood vessels, deliver pump, and plays a role in detoxifying processes for pure power and pump. It also breaks down fatigue promoting metabolites so you can go longer.
Agmatine Sulfate (500 mg per serving)
Agmatine Sulfate helps prevent NO breakdown so you can enhance your training time with greater endurance.
Activated Charcoal (100 mg per serving)
Activated charcoal acts as a detoxifying agent for pure pump performance.
With clinically-effective doses of high-quality ingredients, MRI NO2 Black Muscle Pump will help you power through your workouts with an insane pump!