How to Increase Nitric Oxide in the Body, Kill Viruses & Lower Blood Pressure | Dr. Louis Ignarro

Dr. Louis Ignarro has more than 40 years of experience as a research scientist and was a professor at UCLA. In 1998, he was awarded a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking discovery of nitric oxide or (NO) and its many critically important biological actions. Dr. Lou’s groundbreaking research on NO paved the way for the drug Viagra and he’s been nicknamed the Father of Viagra. Earlier this year Dr. Lou released a new book, Dr. NO: The Discovery That Led to a Nobel Prize and Viagra. NO is a molecule you may not have heard of before but it’s powerful and can have a profound influence on your health - stick around to learn more. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube:    / @jessechappus   (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Why nitric oxide (NO) is important 03:13 - Specific foods that boost NO production 09:26 - How quickly does NO boost in your system after eating specific foods? 10:49 - Foods that cause a decrease in NO 12:03 - Arginine is required for nitric oxide production 15:34 - Specific functions NO has on the gastrointestinal (GI) system & bladder 18:12 - The physiology of nitric oxide for penile erection 20:52 - The rise of Viagra 22:46 - Dr. Lou recalls how he found out he won the Nobel Prize 27:32 - How winning the Nobel Prize changed his life personally & professionally 36:11 - Taking arginine & citrulline together boosts NO 40:20 - NO improves your athletic performance 47:40 - Endothelial cells produce NO when you exercise 49:09 - Breathing through your nose boosts NO in your lungs 52:21 - How breathing through your nose can protect against COVID-19 54:05 - Hydration, rest, and electrolytes 56:42 - Eating a healthy, balanced diet 59:13 - Dr. Lou’s passion for teaching & educating 1:02:35 - The future of NO research Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/463 Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram:   / jessechappusshow   Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.