How to Use nitric oxide in a Sentence

nitric oxide

noun
  • Please tell me how the nasal spray is okay when breathing nitric oxide in the air is harmful.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2023
  • One of those, nitric oxide, binds to myoglobin in the presence of heat to lock in the red or pink color — no matter how long the meat cooks.
    Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2022
  • From that apogee — the top of the rocket’s arc — the instrument will measure nitric oxide levels.
    Anchorage Daily News, 25 Jan. 2020
  • And a 1997 study in The Lancet showed that on the skin, nitrite in saliva is converted to nitric oxide, which is antimicrobial.
    Erika Engelhaupt, National Geographic, 24 Oct. 2017
  • The endothelial cells release nitric oxide, which helps widen the blood vessels.
    Amber Sayer, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Some doctors are experimenting with adding nitric oxide to the mix, to help improve blood flow and oxygen to the least damaged parts of the lungs.
    Mike Stobbe, The Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2020
  • His idea was to get cells in blood vessels to make nitric oxide, a substance that dilates blood vessels, but has a half-life of milliseconds.
    Gina Kolata, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Cashews are also rich in arginine, which your body uses to make nitric oxide to expand and contract your blood vessels.
    Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Panax ginseng extract may also work on nitric oxide production, which boosts blood flow in rats.
    Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • When sufficient nitric oxide is present, blood freely flows, which allows for longer-lasting erections.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • This combination includes unique amino acids that help to generate nitric oxide, which the body uses to manage blood flow.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The first uses a mix of platinum and rhodium to pull oxygen atoms away from nitric oxide, creating pure, benign nitrogen.
    Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2022
  • That happens because the body’s immune system has attacked the nerves that release nitric oxide, which causes the esophagus to relax.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 29 Apr. 2020
  • That’s because nitrites break down and form nitric oxide, which then binds to the hemoglobin molecules in the meat and prevent it from oxidizing.
    Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 8 Aug. 2017
  • Loss of nitric oxide is recognized as one of the earliest events in the onset and progression of every major chronic disease.
    Annie Brown, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • This compound helps increase nitric oxide production, which relaxes the lining of your blood vessels and enables them to widen.
    Serena Coady, Glamour, 4 June 2021
  • This promotes the release of nitric oxide,reducing blood pressure.
    Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Nasal breathing can also make the nose release nitric oxide, which, among other benefits, makes sleep deeper, according to studies over the past three decades.
    Stu Woo, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Studies suggest that beet juice increases levels of nitric oxide in the body, which promotes stronger blood flow for faster muscle recovery and strength-building.
    Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, 20 Feb. 2021
  • This supplement gives you a huge nitric oxide pump while increasing power, endurance, drive, and focus.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • With a blend of caffeine, nitric oxide, and cognitive enhancers, this drink is designed to give you an extra boost of energy and focus during your workout.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2023
  • The body converts that nitrate to nitrite and then to nitric oxide, which seems to make your muscles work more efficiently during endurance exercise.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Mar. 2018
  • Magnify uses nitric oxide to increase blood flow through your vessels.
    Dallas News, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Expect more energy, nitric oxide (pumps), reduced soreness and fatigue from taking just one scoop.
    Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Your blood vessels sense the frictional drag of blood rushing past the vessel walls, and respond by producing molecules such as nitric oxide that help keep the vessels supple and responsive.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2020
  • Actinomyces and Rothia—which play a key role in turning food’s nitrate into nitric oxide that helps regulate blood pressure—showed up in just about every sample.
    Popular Science, 5 Jan. 2021
  • In terms of blood flow, omega-3 fatty acids may help to increase the production of nitric oxide, a signaling molecule that helps to dilate blood vessels and improve circulation.
    Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
  • First, VigRX Plus includes a few ingredients that can increase your nitric oxide levels.
    Dallas News, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The paper also contains a line that the vampire Master didn't considered: Big nuke blasts will block sunlight but the temperature extremes also cause a lot of nitric oxides to enter the atmosphere.
    Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Fetterman said the endothelial cells in e-cigarette users produce less nitric oxide, which protects the heart, and more reactive oxygen species, which damage cells, compared to the endothelial cells of those who don't smoke.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2020

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