Nitric oxide production is not really an issue when you are young and fit and have all the nitric oxide and l-arginine that you need. However, as you get older, over about 60, and especially if you have raised blood pressure and/or diabetes, I would advise taking both. I would certainly do so if you are vegetarian or vegan, as the best source of

It appears that this universally held belief is simply another medical meme.

In either case it becomes even more important to reduce glucose intake and clear out glucose stores, to avoid making the situation worse. Which means that exercise, and a low carbohydrate diet, are doubly important here. In addition to this, you must do everything you can to reduce HPA-axis dysfunction. Relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, yoga. I

If that were not enough, nitric oxide prevents anything sticking to the glycocalyx/endothelium. In fact, it is the most powerful anticoagulant agent known.

Let me start this discussion by introducing you to the term vasculitis. Vasculitis means damage and inflammation to the blood vessels. Vascular = blood vessels; ‘itis’ = inflammation. As in tonsillitis = inflammation of the tonsils, or appendicitis = inflammation of the appendix.

‘pulmonary embolism’.

Here are the fruits and veggies highest in potassium, starting with fruit. • Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew melons, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates) • Spinach • Broccoli • Potatoes • Sweet potatoes • Mushrooms • Peas • Cucumbers • Aubergine/zucchini • Pumpkins • Leafy greens

Moving back to arteries, they have three main sections (and so do veins, although vein walls are much thinner): • Externa • Media • Endothelium (sometimes called intima)

Reducing cortisol levels