This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. Each year, approximately 700,000 lives are lost to cardiovascular disease. Shockingly, half of these individuals experience no prior symptoms before an event. Low levels of nitric oxide—a molecule that promotes vasodilation and smooth blood flow—could be largely responsible, and by recognizing the signs of deficiency, we can take steps to raise our levels and lower our risk. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan to talk about why nitric oxide is the single most underrated molecule when it comes to our short- and long-term health. Dr. Bryan is an international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry. He’s been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 20 years, and his many seminal discoveries have resulted in dozens of US and international patents. Dr. Bryan's discoveries have led to product and technology innovations that have improved patient care worldwide. He is the founder of Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC, a privately held, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is actively engaged in the discovery and development of nitric oxide-based therapies. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bryan dive into (audio/ Apple subscriber) -What happens in the body when we don’t produce enough nitric oxide (1:46 / 1:46) -The link between nitric oxide and heart health (3:46 / 3:56) -How nitric oxide is produced in the body (10:04 / 7:11) -Habits that boost nitric oxide production (12:02 / 9:08) -How mouthwash inhibits nitric oxide production (18:20 / 16:20) -Nasal breathing and nitric oxide production (27:15 / 24:19) -The impact of proton pump inhibitors on creating nitric oxide (32:30 / 29:31) -High blood pressure and its link to nitric oxide (42:25 / 38:29) -How morning sunlight creates nitric oxide (45:22 / 42:05) -Early signs of low nitric oxide levels (58:26 / 55:33) -Foods that reduce nitric oxide levels (1:07:20 / 1:04:27) -How to test your nitric oxide levels (1:12:20 / 1:09:23) -Leafy green vegetables to boost nitric oxide production (1:20:56 / 1:18) -Future products and prescriptions for boosting nitric oxide (1:34:30 / 1:31:30) Also mentioned in this episode: -VENDYS -N1O1.com (get 10% off any of Dr. Bryan’s nitric oxide products with the code DHRU)  -nitricoxideinnovations.com For more on Dr. Nathan Bryan, check out: @drnathansbryan drnathansbryan.com. This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. Birch Mattress by Helix is made from organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices