Nitrates are inorganic compounds found in many vegetables such as spinach, celery, radishes, and lettuce, but beetroot is one of the highest sources. Nitrate contributes to the production of nitric oxide, which has an important role to play in immune function as well as regulating the tone of blood vessels which impacts blood pressure. In this podcast, I loo ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2026
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Feb 2024
Nitric Oxide Benefits for Sexual Function, Cardiovascular Health & More with Dr. Nathan Bryan #373
<p dir="ltr">Maybe you've learned a thing or two about nitric oxide over the years - particularly within the contexts of erectile function, or athletic performance…</p> <p dir="ltr">This gas plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, and is produced in ALL of our cells to fa ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2021
The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improvi ... Show More
15m 12s
Aug 2021
You Say Nitrates, I Say Nitrites
Turns out there are good nitrates and bad nitrites. Here’s the breakdown. This episode features audio from The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function, When Nitrites Go Bad, and Oxygenating Blood with Nitrate-Rich Vegetables. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s ... Show More
15m 13s
Apr 2023
Upgrade Spotlight: How Nitric Oxide Controls Oxygen & Nutrient Delivery, Aging, and Quality of Life – Pneuma Nitric Oxide : 1041
<p>Learn about nitric oxide’s crucial role in your body systems, how to naturally produce more of it, and how to supplement effectively and safely. <strong> </strong></p><p>Research scientist Nathan Bryan, Ph.D., has been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 25 yea ... Show More
30m 51s
Nov 2022
What Causes High Blood Pressure And How To Fix It
This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and Athletic Greens. High blood pressure—medically known as hypertension—affects about 30 percent of adults. Left neglected, it can severely damage your quality of life and set the stage for heart disease, kidney complications, or a st ... Show More
20m 57s
Jul 2023
How Low Nitric Oxide Drives Heart Disease, Poor Sexual Health, and Chronic Inflammation with Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D.
This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. Each year, approximately 700,000 lives are lost to cardiovascular disease. Shockingly, half of these individuals experience no prior symptoms before an event. Low levels of nitric oxide—a molecule that p ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2023
Supplement Ingredients: Resveratrol - The Antioxidant in Red Wine
<p>The podcast discusses the benefits of resveratrol, a plant-based extract found in grapes, cacao, and peanuts. It is known for its antioxidant properties and has been shown to promote heart, liver, and brain health. Taking resveratrol daily can also help with blood sugar and in ... Show More
1m 56s