EFR 891: Nitric Oxide Explained - Dr. Nathan Bryan on Aging, Alzheimer's, and Performance

Nitric oxide might be the most important molecule you've never heard of. In this episode, molecular medicine pioneer Dr. Nathan Bryan, PhD reveals how this fleeting gas controls blood flow, brain health, immune defense, and even sexual function. We cover the science of nitric oxide, how lifestyle choices impact its production, and why it could hold the key to preventing age-related diseases like Alzheimer's. You'll learn simple daily strategies to boost your nitric oxide naturally—without falling for supplement marketing gimmicks. Follow Dr. Bryan @drnathansbryan Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – What is Nitric Oxide? 03:05 – Why Nitric Oxide is Short-Lived 05:34 – How Nitric Oxide Works 08:03 – Immune Defense & Nitric Oxide 09:50 – Symptoms of Low Nitric Oxide 15:11 – The American Lifestyle Problem 19:56 – Nitric Oxide for Performance & Recovery 24:06 – Cardiovascular Health & Longevity 26:03 – How the Body Produces Nitric Oxide 32:00 – Beetroot & Supplement Myths 34:04 – Two Steps to Boost Production 36:03 – Nasal Breathing & Humming 39:01 – Mouth Taping for Sleep & Nitric Oxide 41:52 – Oral Microbiome & Diet 44:46 – The Antacid Problem 49:40 – Variability in Vegetable Nitrate Levels 52:52 – Risks of Overproduction 54:40 – Nitrate/Nitrite Marketing Myths 58:34 – Cutting-Edge Research & Drug Development 01:03:08 – Dr. Bryan's Daily Optimization Protocol 01:07:52 – The Mindset of Doing Hard Things 01:10:38 – Ever Forward 01:11:44 – Nitric Oxide & ALS ----- Episode resources: Save an additional 15% on C15:0 essential fatty acid at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforwward Save 20% on creatine gummies with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get his book The Secret of Nitric Oxide