The Best Nitric Oxide Supplements

Nitric oxide supplements are one of the newcomers on the supplement scene. Many people have heard of them, but few really realize what it is that they really do. In basic terms, this particular line of supplements contain the amino acid L-Arginine, which is responsible for dilating the body’s blood vessels, allowing them to relax, resulting in better blood flow to the muscles of the body. This results in a “pumped” feeling in the muscles, and allows for other supplements such as protein and creatine to be absorbed quicker when they are consumed during the thirty to forty five minute window that one has to get the right nutrients and supplements into their system after a workout.

In addition to dilating the blood vessels, some nitric oxide supplements contain other compounds, such as L-Histidine, which helps fight lactic acid buildup in the muscles, which allows the lifter to lift weights for a longer duration. Another key ingredient in nitric oxide supplements is Beta Alanine, which helps assist L-Arginine dilate and relax the blood vessels.

The aforementioned compounds (which are classified as amino acids) can be found in many different forms. There are dedicated nitrc oxide supplements, the most popular of which is Force Factor. Although Force Factor does offer L-Arginine Alphaketogluterate (Arginine AKG), only produces such as BioRhythm’s Big Blue combine L-Arginine, Beta Alanine, as well as L-Histidine.. When possible, these dedicated NO supplements are the best to use, as their sole focus is on nitric oxide. They contain the highest quality ingredients, which will result in a better pump and better delivery of your protein and other supplements post workout.

 The other form in which nitric oxide supplements come are powders, marketed as pre-workout supplements. These particular supplements are a mixture of not only the nitric oxide supplements, such as L-Arginine and Beta Alanine, but also energy-enhancing supplements such as caffine, 1-3-dimethylamaline, more commonly known as geranium stem. These particular supplements also mix in a form of creatine, whether it be creatine monohydrate, creatine chelate, or creatine dimalate. The last two creatines are the most effective, as they do not require a “loading phase” in which you take the creatine a few times throughout the day so that your body becomes accustom to having a higher level of creatine in it.

As with any supplement, nitric oxide supplements are the most effective when they are cycled, as the body gets used to having the compounds in the bloodstream and muscles, and the supplement will become less effective as time passes. It is always advised to use a particular supplement for up to eight weeks and then take a thirty day rest cycle. In this way, your body will not get used to the supplement and it will continue to be effective when you start another cycle.

When taking supplements of any kind, please remember to read and adhere to the directions on the label of any supplement, as the directions are there for your safety and are written with your health in mind.