
EFR 891: Nitric Oxide Explained - Dr. Nathan Bryan on Aging, Alzheimer’s, and Performance
Episode Description
<p>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.</p> <p>Follow Dr. Bryan <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drnathansbryan/">@drnathansbryan</a></p> <p>Follow Chase <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning/">@chase_chewning</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss...</strong></p> <p>00:00 – Introduction</p> <p>01:00 – What is Nitric Oxide?</p> <p>03:05 – Why Nitric Oxide is Short-Lived</p> <p>05:34 – How Nitric Oxide Works</p> <p>08:03 – Immune Defense & Nitric Oxide\</p> <p>09:50 – Symptoms of Low Nitric Oxide</p> <p>15:11 – The American Lifestyle Problem</p> <p>19:56 – Nitric Oxide for Performance & Recovery</p> <p>24:06 – Cardiovascular Health & Longevity</p> <p>26:03 – How the Body Produces Nitric Oxide</p> <p>32:00 – Beetroot & Supplement Myths</p> <p>34:04 – Two Steps to Boost Production</p> <p>36:03 – Nasal Breathing & Humming</p> <p>39:01 – Mouth Taping for Sleep & Nitric Oxide</p> <p>41:52 – Oral Microbiome & Diet</p> <p>44:46 – The Antacid Problem</p> <p>49:40 – Variability in Vegetable Nitrate Levels</p> <p>52:52 – Risks of Overproduction</p> <p>54:40 – Nitrate/Nitrite Marketing Myths</p> <p>58:34 – Cutting-Edge Research & Drug Development</p> <p>01:03:08 – Dr. Bryan’s Daily Optimization Protocol</p> <p>01:07:52 – The Mindset of Doing Hard Things</p> <p>01:10:38 – Living Ever Forward</p> <p>01:11:44 – Nitric Oxide & ALS</p> <p>-----</p> <p><em>Episode resources:</em></p> <ul> <li>Save an additional 15% on C15:0 essential fatty acid at <a href="https://www.fatty15.com/everforwward">https://www.Fatty15.com/everforwward</a> </li> <li>Save 20% on creatine gummies with code EVERFORWARD at <a href="https://www.legionathletics.com/">https://www.LegionAthletics.com</a> </li> <li>Watch and subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/everforwardradio">YouTube</a></li> <li>Get his book <a href="https://a.co/d/85m9m4r"><em>The Secret of Nitric Oxide</em></a></li> </ul>
Special Guests
- Dr. Nathan Bryan