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Nitric Oxide
Restores Arteries and
Prevents Heart Attacks and Strokes

Find out why Nitric Oxide is being referred to as the “miracle molecule” and what it can do for you.

In 1998, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three American scientists for their discoveries concerning nitric oxide (NO) as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system. Their discoveries have shown that NO has the ability to reverse heart disease and prevent heart attacks and strokes. NO has the ability to remove plaque from the arteries and restore elasticity to them. After age 30, the body’s own natural production of NO starts to decline, therefore, it is no coincidence that this is when most diseases start to happen. When we do not have enough NO, our body’s circulation becomes compromised, thus leading to organ failure and disease. Research has shown that serious health issues are greatly improved when nitric oxide is increased, such as:

• Cardiovascular disease

• Diabetes

• Autoimmune disease

• Arthritis

• Erectile dysfunction

• Organ failure

• Low energy

• Poor circulation

So, the big question is “How to we increase Nitric Oxide”? There are 2 main ways to increase NO in your body:

Exercise - 30 minutes a day of moderate to light activity provides the body with a healthy dose of Nitric Oxide. We know that exercise has always been prescribed for maintaining health of the cardiovascular system, and body as a whole. However, exercise alone does not produce the amount of Nitric Oxide the body requires.

L-arginine– Recently, Dr. Joe Prendergast developed a unique time released formula Pro Agri-9 Plus that supplements the body with Nitric Oxide, with or without exercising. The results on 7,000 patients have earned Dr. Joe Prendergast “Father of the Year Award 2008” by the American Diabetes Association.

Dr. Joe Prendergast:

• Board Certified Endocrinology, metabolism and internal medicine;

• Researcher for 35 years;

• 2008 “Father Of The Year Award” from the American Diabetic Association for saving more lives than any other physician in the USA;

• Clinically tested and documented the results on all of his 7,000 patients over 19 years;

• Has not lost a single patient to heart attack or stroke;

• Has admitted less than 1% of his of his patients to the hospital;

• Not a single amputation;

• 80% of his patients are diabetic.

Exercise

Aerobic Exercise

Following a regular exercise program is good way to produce Nitric Oxide in the body. Moderate to light activity daily is recommended for a minimum of 20-30 minutes. When starting your program, keep the intensity of the workouts low to avoid muscle stiffness and over-exerting the body. After a brief 2-5 minute warm up, keep your heart rate in the Target Heart Rate Zone for the majority of the workout. To find out your target heart rate, use the following formula:

220 minus your age = X; then multiply X by 60-85% = Target Heart

You can do many different activities to achieve this: walking, biking, swimming, stairs, etc.

Resistance Training

Resistance training or “weight training” is very important for us as we age. Some reasons are:

• helps combat osteoporosis by strengthening bones;

• helps prevent injury and improves quality of life;

• helps restore and maintain muscle mass (which decreases by 1% per year after 30);

• improves insulin sensitivity;

• increases growth hormone;

• improves posture

Some general guidelines for resistance training are:

• perform 1-3 sets of 8-20 repetitions;

• train 2-4 times a week;

• free weights instead of machines is recommended for best results.

Stretching

As we get older, our muscles and joints become less flexible. When this happens, a person is more likely to sustain injuries and encounter postural problems. To prevent this, a daily stretching routine is strongly recommended. Some general guidelines are:

• warm up before stretching (light activity);

• stretching is best performed after the workout or before bed;

• hold stretches at a rate of 3 sets for at least 30 seconds each;

• joints should be assessed to stretch muscles that are tight, and strengthen muscles that are weak.