Improve Your Workouts and Heart Health With ARNOX Advantage

Arnox Bottle - Web TransparentWhen most people hear Nitric Oxide, they probably think of the laughing gas at the dentist, or “The Fast and the Furious.” But Nitric Oxide—which is related to Nitrous Oxide—isn’t the molecule responsible for giving cars a burst of energy, but for facilitating communication between the cells in your body. One of its main functions is increasing blood flow by dilating blood vessels, so it’s taken by athletes and non-athletes alike for its cardiovascular benefits, and increased performance in the gym and even—ahem—in the bedroom.

There have been thousands of studies on Nitric Oxide, and it’s so important that it was named “Molecule of the Year” by Science magazine in 1992. In 1998, the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to the three doctors who discovered its role as a cardiovascular signalling molecule.

Nitric Oxide (NO) works by signalling the smooth muscle of your blood vessels to relax, which dilates the vessels and causes increased blood flow. This is great for athletes and bodybuilders who want to get their blood pumping as much as possible during workouts, but also for people with plaque buildup in their arteries and other circulation problems.

Nitric Oxide supplements don’t actually contain the gas, but contain L-Arginine, an amino acid that aids in your body’s production of NO. Arginine is also found in foods such as crab, spinach, sesame seeds and turkey. ARNOX Advantage contains 5,000 mg of L-Arginine in a highly bioavailable form, as well as L-Citrulline, another amino acid that further helps your body convert L-Arginine to NO.

Because NO only lasts a few seconds in the bloodstream, ARNOX also contains helpful antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin E that help increase the duration of NO in the bloodstream. ARNOX also contains potent herbal nutrients from hawthorne berry, horse chestnut, green coffee, and redflower ragleaf, which are are herbs that further help with arterial health.

With a delicious berry flavor, ARNOX Advantage is a great-tasting way to boost your NO levels, and support athletic performance, a healthy heart and increased circulation.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With a Healthy Heart

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When most people think of February, they think of Valentine’s Day and the joy (or heartbreak) that brings. But February isn’t just concerned with affairs of the heart when it comes to romance, it is also American Heart Health Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease and its risks.

Heart disease (which includes cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and stroke) is the number-one cause of death in America for both men and women, and more than half of those deaths are preventable. The good news is, there are many steps you can take today for a stronger, healthier heart. Here are 5 tips to get you started on the path to a healthier heart in February (and beyond!):

1. De-Stress 

We all know stress is bad for you, but it’s especially rough on your heart. Stress raises blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol, which can take a toll on your body and mind. Just 15 minutes a day of meditation or an other calming activity can do wonders for your heart and soul. Unplug from the computer (and phone and tablet and TV) and read a book or do a puzzle. You’ll feel much better and reduce your chances of heart attack and stroke. If your stress levels are consistently high because of work or home headaches, try the SleepKare by BioKare, CalmZyme by TEC or the Lavender Vanilla Body Oil from Primavera Life to support relaxation from everyday stresses. For long-term stress support, the Adrenal Response from Innate Response is a powerful adaptogen.

2. Go Nuts

Studies show that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can help reduce bad cholesterol by up to 15%. Tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans and walnuts) and unrefined oils are full of plant sterols that are great for your heart, even in small quantities—you only need to eat 2 pistachios to reap their cholesterol-lowering benefits. For an extra sterol boost, try the Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil with Plant Sterols.

3. Turn Up The Music

Studies have shown that listening to music is linked to lower blood pressure and heart rate, so crank it up! Well, not too much. Those same studies showed that the tempo of the music you listen to is what affects your blood pressure, so keep it slow in order to reap the calming, heart-healthy benefits. Try this soothing playlist to start.

4. Lift Weights

Getting your heart pumping with some cardio is always a good thing, but hitting the weight room at the gym can have an even more profound effect on your heart health. Resistance exercises, such as lifting weights, have been shown to increase blood flow to the limbs more efficiently than aerobic exercise, and can also lead to a longer-lasting drop in blood pressure after exercise. If you’re going to do cardio, try interval training instead, which burns more fat and helps strengthen your heart even more than just jogging.

5. Get Fishy

Omega-3 fatty acids decrease inflammation, especially in the arteries surrounding your heart, and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease, so adding more fish to your diet is important for overall heart health. Omega-3s are highest in fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, but it may also be necessary to take a fish oil supplement, such as Finest Pure Fish Oil from Pharmax. This oil has high doses of EPA and DHA, and a great orange flavor so you’re not burping up fish flavor all day.

Check out some of our other favorite products for heart health:

  • ARNOX Advantage: ARNOX AdvantageTM is a great-tasting nutraceutical specially formulated to increase, support and stabilize the body’s stores of the important life element Nitric Oxide (NO), which supports circulation and cardiovascular health.
  • Innate Response CoQ10: CoQ10 is an important nutrient for optimal heart health. This whole-food version also contains complementary whole-food extracts for optimal absorption.
  • Genestra HHR Cardio Drops: HHR Cardio Drops is a homeopathic and organotherapy preparation with heart, multiple botanicals and a mineral in a convenient liquid format to support cardiovascular health.