What is Nitric Oxide?

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Also indexed as: AAKG, Arginine AKG (NO2 Compound), NO2

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Nitric Oxide for Sports & Fitness

Nitric oxide is the popular name for AAKG (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate), a compound made from the amino acid L-arginine and alpha-ketoglutarate, a substance formed in the body's energy-generating process. AAKG is a popular supplement among bodybuilders and other athletes because of claims that it increases production of nitric oxide in muscles. Nitric oxide is known to have blood-flow-enhancing effects, which could in theory increase the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscle. While L-arginine by itself is known to increase nitric oxide production, no research has been done to show that AAKG does the same. However, double-blind trials of AAKG suggest it improves some measures of strength and power resulting from weight training.

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Nitric Oxide has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used for	Amount	Why
Athletic Performance	4 gram three times per day	[2 stars] It has been speculated that AAKG may increase production of nitric oxide, a substance known to enhance blood flow. In one study, AAKG improved measures of strength and short-term power performance in weight lifters. Learn More
Close Athletic Performance 4 gram three times per day AAKG (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate) is a compound made from the amino acid L-arginine and alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) a substance formed in the body’s energy-generating process. It has been speculated that AAKG may increase production in muscles of nitric oxide, a substance known to have blood-flow-enhancing effects. A double-blind study gave trained weight lifters either 4 grams of AAKG or a placebo three times a day during an eight-week weight-training regimen. AAKG had no effect on body composition but did improve measures of strength and short-term power performance.⁴ Learn More

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Nitric Oxide Benefits

Here is what people are saying about the benefits of Nitric Oxide.

Black Powder Stick Pack by MRI
"I have been taking Black Powder at the recommendation of a friend and it's awesome. The effect I feel is immediate and I get good pumps. I tried NO Xplode but it made me feel like I was going crazy and I would see "flashes" on my heavy lifts. Things such such as heavy squats caused me to see stars. ..."

Nitric Fuel by Twinlab
"I just started using Nitric Fuel and I have to say it really delivers. It is an excellent value for the money especially since you get a full dose of beta alanine and a dash of creatine along with the arginine. Twinlab hits the mark with this one...."

Amped ECN NOS - Fruit Punch by MET-Rx
"This stuff is insane. I have tried most NOS supplements but Amped ECN NOS is in another league. It gives you a crazy pump and is just out of this world intense. NO-Xplode just gave me an unwell feeling and all others didn't live up too much. This stuff delivers big time!..."

Amped ECN NOS - Fruit Punch by MET-Rx
"Amped is seriously one awesome product. I got crazy pumps, and veins were popping out too. It tastes really good but once you finish about half of it (when making two servings)it starts to taste a little medicine-like. I noticed an immediate effect as well. Once I hit the gym, I was a monster. I had..."

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What is Nitric Oxide?

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Nitric Oxide has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Athletic Performance