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Article: Your nutrition problems solved; This month: topical NO products, acceptable saturated fats and building muscle fast.(NET GAINS)
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- Flex
- Article date:
- September 1, 2005
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Q | Do these new topical NO products work?
A | Supplementing with nitric oxide (NO), a form of arginine, can boost muscle growth because NO dilates blood vessels, thereby bringing more nutrients, hormones and oxygen-dense blood to muscle fibers. Most available NO products are taken via mouth. Some manufacturers, however, now offer topical forms of NO boosters. The impetus comes from several studies showing that topical NO medicine is capable of speeding the healing of burns and even deeper sports-related injuries.
The major difference between the medical-grade topical NO and the supplemental topical NO is the active ingredient. Most medical-grade topical ...