Episode 34: Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN on Why Nitric Oxide Is Pivotal For Your Health
Show Summary:
What if I told you that there is a molecule that can help your blood pressure, immune system, metabolism, sleep, and cognition?
Today Beth Shirley is here to talk about Nitric Oxide, an amazing molecule that can have profound effects on our health.
Beth is a Registered Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in stress-induced hormonal imbalance, intestinal dysfunction, and autoimmune and chronic inflammatory issues.
Beth has worked in close collaboration with some of the world’s thought leaders in the field of nitric oxide research. Through this, she has developed an in-depth knowledge on the topic and its potential beneficial application in multiple aspects of patient care.
If you want to learn about how nitric oxide can help your blood pressure, immune system, sleep and more, stay tuned for this conversation.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - What is Nitric Oxide and why is it important?
6:07 - What are the types of nitric oxide?
7:55 - Stomach acid & NO
8:42 - Oral microbiome & NO
10:58 - Diet & NO
13:06 - Medications & NO
17:09 - EMF depleting NO
27:44 - Benefits of higher levels of NO
29:47 - Exercise impact on NO
30:48 - Skin and NO
32:00 - Metabolic Health and NO
35:33 - Microcirculation
38:50 - Immunity and NO
45:57 - Long COVID and NO
46:50 - Breathwork for NO
48:14 - Sleep and NO
50:10 - Methylation and NO
52:22 - Beth’s morning routine
53:30 - How to learn more and work with Beth