The Most Important Molecule for Health You Have Never Heard Of: Nitric Oxide

What if I told you one single thing could work as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neurotransmitter, and vasodilator and that it helps promote memory and learning, increase arousal in both men and women, protect against sun damage and skin cancer, and regulate digestive enzymes and hormones? You’d want some of that, wouldn’t you? Well, nitric oxide is capable of all of this and more. Our bodies naturally produce this molecule but, due to lifestyle factors, some of us make more than others. Luckily for us, there are many things we can do to increase our nitric oxide levels and reap the health benefits.
Today I’m honored to sit down and talk with the man who actually discovered nitric oxide, Dr. Louis Ignarro. Dr. Ignarro is a medical research scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his breakthrough discovery of nitric oxide and how it positively impacts health and longevity. His groundbreaking research on nitric oxide paved the way for-among other innovations-Viagra. He is an award-winning Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has his Ph.D. in Pharmacology with over 35 years of experience teaching.
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[@marthaelenacorral3042]

Dr. Ignarro was my pharmacy professor at UCLA med school (my med school was UC-Irvine, but during medical down time, I had to take pharm at UCLA). He was very humble and kind man.

[@wendilayne6039]

My son was born with pulmonary hypertension. The ventilator wasn't increasing his 02, they hooked him up to nitrous oxide and he became pink! Now he's a Marine. I love nitrous oxide!

[@rodneyshannon5759]

Amazing, these 2 together, I been following Dr Hyman since seeing him on PBS, He should be in charge of FDA and Department of Health for this country. He truly love helping people. By living a healthy lifestyle I avoided covid while everyone around who overweight,, ate poorly got it and had the shots. I avoided the shot. Good eating real food, cutting out sugar, walking and breathing in the noses, exhale threw the mouth, exercise daily. I'm 65, my friends that I were in daily contact were 28-50 would not listen. I hike with them and I'm always waiting for them, enjoying the view at the top. Thank you Dr Hyman ❤

[@peterking3131]

Thank you for being true to yourselves and avoided the shots. This was the best you could do for your health.

[@andrewwalker9713]

Likes it thanks

[@RichardSnook]

Same here I never had the jab or Covid others did. I live a health active life style and in better health than most people 30 or 50 I ‘am 72

[@user-xo8bh5hn1c]

Great work of all times.❤

[@dunedaii]

Saturated fats are not the enemy. We need to get this one right. Corn oil, seed oils, refined sugar, and processed carbohydrates are the problem.

[@danielmarone5757]

Are you carnivore?

[@MarshalGerman-sc6bc]

He doesn't have to be carnivore that's just common sense not to consume seed oils ultra processed foods etc

[@javiergarcia7807]

In 4 years of biohacking, more than 1.000 youtube videos seen, already I knew about nitric, oxide and Loui, but the interview is simply genius. Congrats

[@HBird-rm1lw]

Few could have an interview with Dr Ignarro but Dr Hyman got it and shared the Nobel Prize winning knowledge. Why are people complaining about breathing sounds from this most genuine man.

[@Giovan_Nino]

@@HBird-rm1lw Because we very much want to listen to him, and it’s very distracting listening to chewing and snorting when just tweaking the mic would remove this. We are trying to help improve. No disrespect intended..

[@pratcus]

You may have everything needed for a healthy, young, long life. But the basic question is when did we laugh aloud or when was the last time you looked at the future with hope and joy? Humanity hasn't been healed yet rather it got only worser. Corrupt regimes, the fear of what's after Pandemic, Govts like North Korea, PCR and some Muslim nations who still keep their people as slaves and the ever growing poverty in the African countries and the threat of Nukes and AI hanging over our heads like sword of Damocles, how do we prioritise our needs. Totally appreciate the video and the humble Scientist talking new knowledge about health without any personal agenda like a story teller. and enjoyed the enthusiasm of the Podcaster which sure is contagious. This is my perspective from a larger point of view. Please take no offence on what I expressed. In India we see people dying without oxygen, hospital beds and fighting over vaccines.

[@nadanaim307]

Vaccines are bullshit. They are dying from incompetence on a global scale.

[@sandyzathletemom]

I love that he is a former marathoner and still rides bikes in the hills. Self care is so vital.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@trianamiamor]

I love Dr. Louis Ignarro!!! I could listen to him for hours with no problem cuz he is not only very informative but entertaining.! God bless you, Dr. Ignarro. 😇 Thank you for this great show.!!

[@midi510]

I do a lot of hiking, climbing, ski mountaineering, and back country skiing at high altitude. I breathe in through my nose until I can't supply enough air through my nose alone, then start using my mouth in addition to my nose. I breathe out through my nose when not highly exerted, then breathe out through my mouth while restricting the air flow, when highly exerted, creating an increased pressure in my lungs simulating a lower elevation. You increase the partial pressure of oxygen in your lungs. At high altitude, the oxygen molecules are further apart (less dense air) and the pressure to push the oxygen into your lungs is lower. I was taught this when about 6 years old (1965). I've lived at 8,000' nearly my whole life, playing at up to over 14,000'.

[@twiops]

De. Hyman, for the next video, please don't be so close to the microphone. We could hear you breathing. It is very disrupting when you have the audio on a speaker like we do. Other than that, we enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thank you.

[@Arrasel]

I think he was laughing, not breathing 😁

[@fragilechords5118]

It was definitely breathing. He did also laugh, but that was not irritating. His mic also seemed much louder in general.

[@debwest7816]

Yes, we could hear every breath, every snort. Some gasps or sighs while his guest talked sounded like he was bored......distracting but I listened because I love Dr Hyman.

[@JohnVito]

@@Arrasel 29:25

[@Deba7777]

Yes, I was going to mention that too...

[@kswinc9345]

This is one of the BEST interviews I have EVER listened to! Fantastic job!

[@whisperingsage]

Try Eric Berg and John Bergman. And Joel Wallach and Joseph Mercola. And Josh Axe.

[@denisegaliano6724]

This was amazing. Maybe one of the most important podcast done today. Thank you so much Dr. Hyman. Your a blessing to us all.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@MuhammadTariq-be3gq]

Love Dr Hyman’s videos. Inspiring and revealing secrets of medical science. Love his shows. I am 61 years old and today for the first time I have learnt how to breathe healthily and which counts towards maintaining good health by producing more nitric oxide for free. Wow that’s awesome discovery for me and may be a life changer. Thank you Dr Hyman for these invaluable podcast shows.

[@zachjojo7239]

pp0p

[@JesusisGodandKingofkimgs]

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[@josephyoung381]

Sign me up for the hospital that would provide nitric oxide treatments to staff 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@henryhepburn7899]

Yes Dr. Hyman really lights it up! Amazing, thx.

[@homebeerbrewer]

Such a fascinating topic, thank you so much for having Dr. Ignarro on your podcast. I have one criticism that hopefully Dr. Hymen will take to heart, & that is he needs to be more self-aware of the noises he makes while his guests are speaking. His constant lip smacking, snorting, throat clearing, & heavy breathing were all picked up by his highly sensitive microphone & completely distracting, but with some mindful practices (mute button?), he could mostly eliminate those sounds so that we can focus on what his guest is saying. Overall though, this was quite an enjoyable show.

[@jayandrade9768]

Could not agree more! If I wasn’t so interested in this topic, this would have been completely unlistenable.

[@Claude_van]

Simply use a noise gate.

[@erinm.1880]

I was hoping somebody was going to comment on this! Totally agree.

[@yo-rourke3718]

True

[@DK-cd8og]

OH MY GOSH YES! 😟😟😟 please Dr. Hyman, USE YOUR MUTE BUTTON right after you ask the question! So we can hear the response from your guest.

[@kbmblizz1940]

Dr. Ignarro is incredible! I learned so much. He is a living role model of benefit of a healthy lifestyle/diet and of course, nitric oxide. One of the best hour I've spent in a long time. 🙏 (edit: autocorrect 🙄)

[@jaspal2233963]

Agreed has Created one Product With Herbalife International to make people prevent Heart attacks...

[@gayleneangelos7102]

This is one of the most interesting discussions about food, exercise, health care -the whole bit! It puts together the wisdom of the ancients around food and modern knowledge. It's what my Yaya knew about how to have a good diet. Of course they didn't have to worry about being sedentary in the past (there was no time). Thanks so much for this great interview!

[@okay1904]

One of the most profound things I have ever listened to.

[@bassathehelingmindcassa2341]

Hi were can i bay this suplement

[@robinsoncrussos]

This video is a goldmine. The Nobel laureate explaining these utmost important facts in a humble yet so reassuring tone. Will watch it over and over. It explains so much. This was apocalyptic to me. THANK YOU!!!

[@denasharpe2393]

From so.many of us fortunate enough to have.seen it!!!!

[@ronj5714]

This was an amazing discussion. What I loved even more was the humbleness Dr. Ignarro seems to have, despite all the amazing accolades he has received. This was one of your best videos so far.

[@ibdalia69]

Yes, even tho Hyman seems to overtalk him.

[@patrickturner4748]

😅Zd😅does a lot better to be does don't have any 📀 to get don't r😅during a day ride rrdrr😅 8

[@williamkreth]

Yes great episode despite Hyman mic being much louder

[@Frederer59]

Red and infrared light therapy produces nitric oxide.

[@billlewis8711]

@FredCory - Sunlight and gypsum produce fools golf. Or was that gold? 🤔

[@asswhole4195]

No it doesn't, that's not how science works my friend. Do you even know what light is?

[@glennhealy6297]

@@asswhole4195 Trump tried to peddle this at the same time he suggested bleach. A supporter no doubt.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

Fred Cory - I haven't heard that. What I have read about IRT is that it increases ATP in the body - which is a very good thing. But nitrous oxide...idk - is nitrous oxide related to ATP (adenosine triphosphate), do you know?

[@deborahsauter9794]

Thank you. Too much SNORTING!

[@trudyvaccaro1560]

I agree

[@pamelladukevarnon7978]

Why don't you demand your money back? You people are amazing! 🤣

[@anandbajpai8725]

The only blemish in otherwise excellent conversation. I am impressed.

[@binebum1]

Yes, I'm glad I'm not the only person to be annoyed by it. It's a scientific interview and subject, not a Late Night Show interviewing some filmstar😅

[@serenadevon]

You can always click off & go elsewhere 👌👍😉

[@ValerieHarristhefoodiemedic]

I love this guy! What a gem. I can see EMS application in the future. Lately, I have seen rampant hypertension in many age groups.

[@kevinhaines3857]

WOW, MIRACULOUS N O & I've been wondering why I feel so different when I'm chilling too much ,instead of feeling better, I end up feeling unwell , depressed & suicidal!!! & You have just explained why!!! & I've had sinusitis constantly for all this time I have been sedantary, thinking I was chilling out & would get better! THANKS Sooo much ,you hav educated me to the proven science, that ya hav to learn to breathe correctly & get up & dance or walk faster or just keep mobile 👍😉💕 Lovin ya efforts to spread inspiration to get us moving & WISE ON HOW TO BUZZ off if LIFE mwah MWAH 🥰 ya Geniuses & Saints✨💎🙏🕊️⭐🌎

[@joannawilson8523]

This was absolutely amazing! So very informative. What the average person doesn’t know hurts them so. Why aren’t they using this on all covid patients? Thank you both for this wonderful information.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@marksimons4108]

Because then they would survive!

[@richreitz5815]

@@marksimons4108🤡

[@rafael55]

This is the best interview by far of Dr. Ignarro. Much thanks!!!

[@bernadettebecher5668]

He sounds like a nice guy as well as brilliant. Thank you for this podcast.

[@ahmadnc]

Wow! that is totally new information I am getting after years of watching health related videos. Thanks for bringing a new prospective about CVD.

[@rcdowdy]

Fascinating interview with Dr. Ignarro. Just reinforces what I have always experienced with exercising and diet.

[@sampson7941]

Love your work Dr. Hyman. Seem to have a video on every topic of health

[@tetdelavega]

Wonderful information. Thank you Dr Hyman for this great podcast. You shared a lot of important knowledge that this generation really need to know to have a healthy longer life. I’m an avid follower from Asia.

[@Dianne1415]

I loved this video and all of the great information! I have been treating high blood pressure for a while now without much success. Now I understand so much more on how to treat this myself without medication. Thank you! Dianne Watched Jan 30,2023.

[@jknell5031]

BTW, a Dr. van Dyken on YT did a couple of vids on Nitric Oxide and how you can increase it by humming and avoiding mouth breathing. Her emphasis was on killing disease causing bugs in the nasal passage.

[@2tennhills]

Enlightening !

[@pumasalvatore1965]

Great episode. Thank you both!

[@jeffadams5413]

Amazing. Just Amazing. Thank you both. For your abilities to give us all this helpful health information.

[@lawrencefox563]

MD Naro what a great guy ,so modest too yet Nobel lauriat.wow great info MD Mark.

[@danmc730]

Awesome episode! Something new and interesting. Keep them coming.

[@MrBKSoni]

Great video. Loved it. Thank you so much.

[@bingraobeijing]

lucky to run into this podcast. great one.

[@Mickie57]

This was excellent. Important. Sharing. Thank. You.

[@katetreais65]

Full respect to this engaging, amazing gentleman. For the brilliant information he delivers with clarity. Plus His lifestyle choices that clearly bring health and vitality. Truly Dedicated and inspiring. 🙏 wonderful. Thank you

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@juliediazoni8112]

Excellent interview and excellent information. Thank you for making this so clear to us non-scientists.

[@kathrynkoch8340]

THANKS DOCTOR HYMAN,YOU ARE VERY INSIGHTFUL,GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@calmvibesnamaste9946]

Congratulations for the Nobelpreis!WOW WOW WOWlovely man.

[@shibsadhanbhattacharjee7956]

all programmes have been worth listening. thanks dr. Hymen.

[@Zckwarriar2009zi]

This is wonderful info. Thank you so much.

[@Karen-nq4ob]

Wonderful! Thank you so much! Totally enjoyed this conversation! So happy in my ole' age to continue learning!

[@pietromartina2706]

loved this podcast thank you !

[@joanjohnsen7603]

Taking notes like crazy. And will listen over and over. THANK YOU.

[@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986]

Thanks, we were all wondering what Joan was going to do..

[@donnakramer4526]

Remarkable! Dr. Ignarro is brilliant and charmingly modest. Thanks to both of you today.

[@elisiodominguesdesouza5388]

A very interesting podcast!!! Very very relevant information! Congratulations!

[@MM-vt7be]

Great and awesome interview and I learnt a lot about Nitric Oxide super molecule !

[@durgasingh4257]

Wonderful scientist..... Refer 45: minute PRANAYAM is the breathing techniques and regimes discovered recorded and taught by ancient yoga masters . Clearly used the aspect of nostrils Right /left Left /right All this clearly clearly was increasing nitric oxide to reach the lungs , n the body . Now thanks to on line information The breathing yoga regimes are Called 1.Anulom vilom 2.bhastrika It is global wealth the whole world should benefit by The breathing regime branch of yoga PRANAYAM

[@cruznvo9756]

One of the most amazing breakthroughs... Gives hope to the world for Good Health and to eradicate Viruses.

[@juliescott7193]

I have 2 children with argininosuccinic aciduria ( or argininosuccinic lyase deficiency) because of enzyme deficiency they take 9,000mg arginine daily. They now know that many of their symptoms are d/t NO dysregulation. They've been in studies at Baylor where they did the vascular occlusion test to measure NO effects.

[@wjadney]

Thank-you amazing study and information!!!! THANK YOU

[@juiyeasmin538]

Thx for enriching us.

[@barbarasparks1318]

Very informative session...I'm learning so much. Thanks!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@ethioamericann]

Dr. Hyman is an amazing advocate of heathy lifestyle. However; I realized it is his underline personality, but I wish he kept his composure well without giggle easily while interviewing on critical questioning & follow up feedback. Nonetheless it is such a powerful revelation & analysis regarding the powerful molecule called Nitric Oxide 👌🏽

[@sandrabrown2757]

Yes! Why does he laugh at things that aren't funny? So, weird!

[@ethioamericann]

@@sandrabrown2757 it may comes as weird however; I believe that is his a natural predisposition that comes naturally or instinctually, which is pretty similar interaction displays with all his interviews

[@HarrisPilton789]

This isn’t 60 Minutes. Get over it.

[@kitoomehta8452]

Wonderfully informative thx for bringing it

[@Eva-jc8sx]

Thank you for this Doctor Hyman!

[@project425]

Thank u for ur time..great..

[@donnahaar6652]

Fantastic interview and information!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@prasanthpanicker8224]

Very good informative talk. Great.

[@lisamarie0707]

What a great talk, thank you! This was so interesting! Breath through the nose and exercise

[@Top12Boardsport]

Haha so much background noise from nose breathing ;) Pls. mute your microphone when your guest is speaking. Still very interesting interview.

[@drscott3275]

So annoying!!!

[@tomasmirabel536]

All thanks to dr.adule for curing me totally and permanently from fibroids. god bless you sir dr.adule on KZbin

[@gispgal]

Misophonia massively triggered!

[@nicolasalejandrorodas451]

The message is the important thing

[@noralegault1224]

I agree I almost stopped watching it!

[@sarahjane7585]

I finally know the science behind breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth!

[@Draziell]

Yeah!!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@anuradhasinghania56]

Amazing! This is the cornerstone of Yogic breathing....pranayama!!!!!

[@gsandran22]

Well explained about nitric oxide Dr. Thank you very much

[@ritazita1111]

He is a brilliant man, also humble, but Clear as to his person skill sets that he has confidence in. we are grateful for men/scientists to have a vision and follow it thru. It is stunning that this important discovery is such a recent discovery.....makes you wonder how many important key discoveries are left to find in the human body. Thank you for your many years of work.

[@vincentmainey307]

The Reverse Engineering of the human body is still in it’s infancy. Most humans are thriving on NO despite being unaware of its discovery.

[@isatovaryoga815]

Thank you so much! This is an fantastic interview. I am a yoga practitioner and teacher, and this is a valuable information. All the science explanations of the breathing process are wonderful 💫🧘🏽‍♀️

[@drsutendergaur9794]

i really love Dr louis ignarro.he is an exceellent academician

[@timothybolton7852]

Oh my god I love your book collection! So curious... what’s in there that’s good to read!?!?!

[@martin-fc4kk]

wow, this is awesome, great interview with a scientist!

[@tiffhamill567]

We love Drs with wits! A free thinker 🎉

[@catherinejames3420]

A Nobel Prize winner..Wow Congratulations

[@eszterhorvath2599]

Great Interview, as usually. An we are back to what hypokrates said. Fasting has that effect, reducing inflamation.

[@mohamedarshad6207]

Brillient stuff mark if I may call you that. I thk you for you expertise and knowledge.let me thk the professor hope you good health and the great help to humanity.god bless you all for your valued advise.

[@elizabethdewitt6867]

Thank you. Well worth the listen.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@I_bust_QUACK]

A worth watching , Thanks !

[@Greasyspleen]

Fascinating guest.

[@amarjeetsingh4693]

Amazing knowledge sir

[@libjane6710]

Fantastic, worry about the high lead in fish. So good to let us know about the right foods as well. Thk you.

[@basiabarbara3365]

Brilliant talk!

[@TNT-km2eg]

Using "brilliant " and "genius " to look educated and intelligent

[@douglassorge6235]

Great information Dr. Hyman needs to turn off his Mic when he does s his sinuses.

[@drscott3275]

So annoying!!!

[@whisperingsage]

I thought he was laughing.

[@tanisajahan]

I called the office to schedule an appointment. Left VM. No one called back! I would love to see Dr. Hymen or any of the Doc in his clinic.

[@aaronwolfson]

Excellent !!! 🙏

[@nadeemkhanftii]

Thanks again for all the goodness you bring to the world.

[@dr.arulshah5811]

Dr. Hyman, your voice & expressing R very high!!!.

[@bobobrien8968]

Mark, I hope you noticed that your Mike was too close, to high, picking up every snuff and snort, sucking on your losenges, even your laughing was so loud it was extremely distracting. I love your vlogs and nice to see you always happy and joking. Just maybe adjust your mic a bit. Hope you got rid of that cold. I just started watching. I am nearly 70, have some health issues, but I am more determined than ever to feel great and live long. Really into the chemical side of human anatomy. I was a registered practical nurse way back. Now I wish I could go back to school but your channel may be all I need. Thank you for what you are doing. Very Functional.

[@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986]

Grow up

[@nebojsa1976]

He had lady under the desk. You didn't understand.

[@bobobrien8968]

@@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986 Really??

[@bobobrien8968]

@@nebojsa1976 now that’s funny and light hearted if a bit crass. Lol

[@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986]

@@bobobrien8968 yeah, really.. you’re 70 and on your way out of here, and you’re worried about background noise. Smh idiot

[@mmiahmaster]

This is an invaluable podcast! I have a question: What is the difference between L-arginine and Arginine? Are both the same?

[@marissamauriello9610]

This is wonderful !!!

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@kennedybutiko7651]

Priceless information! Been taking antioxidant and wonder why the help sexual issues

[@gojenbordoloi8912]

Sir very nice video.i am happy if you kindly inform whether nitric oxide dump is good for fatty liver

[@hichamboulos1155]

great podcast!!!

[@mattcbinns]

What a wonderful man. I really enjoyed listening to him.

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[@janetbyron5702]

Very informative i love how you explain

[@beverlyescalera4933]

Great interview, thank you so much gentlemen, I'm curious, could N.O. be effective against tuberculosis?

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

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[@grahamcrawford4203]

This old boy is absolutely amazing 😍

[@aintreeiron]

Stupid description, just use his name, his title or just call him a gentleman, boomer indeed how rude

[@aintreeiron]

@@violettfem5093 I’m

[@aintreeiron]

@@violettfem5093 I’m not sure he would appreciate that title , but you are entitled to your opinion of course, and The title old boy went out of use in the UK about fifty years ago

[@aintreeiron]

@@violettfem5093 you are making me smile now , when was the last time that you heard someone say by golly,etc,? the last time I heard that was in an American made film, ‘ my fair lady ‘ made in 1964, but still often shown on UK tv at Christmas.

[@mykvass]

Best guest you've ever had !

[@jamiderr5040]

Wonderful podcast! Thank you. But you did not mention mouth taping while you sleep. Which is supposed to increase nitric oxide.

[@janethalvorson1130]

I would like to hear more about the effects of antibacterial mouthwash and its' effect on the production of nitric oxide.