The Science of Performance
Understanding Nitric Oxide (NO) and its critical role in equine health and recovery.
What is Nitric Oxide?
Nitric Oxide (NO) is produced naturally within the body. It is a widespread signalling molecule that participates in virtually every cellular and organ function. Most importantly, it is known for relaxing the inner muscles of blood vessels, causing them to expand which increases circulation and lowers blood pressure.
Nobel Prize Winning Research
Research into Nitric Oxide as a cardiovascular signalling molecule led to a Nobel Prize in 1998.
The Role of L-Arginine
L-arginine is a key ingredient in many Equine Exceed supplements because it turns into nitric oxide in the system. It helps the body build protein whilst keeping ammonia levels low which is critical to overall health.
- Cardiac Health
- Exercise Performance
- Tissue Healing & Repair
How Nitric Oxide Works
Endothelial Cells
Impacts muscle cells turning off contraction and causing dilation of the arteries, controlling blood pressure and circulation.
Nerve Cells
Spreads rapidly activating cells in the area. Regulates functions from behaviour to gastrointestinal motility.
White Blood Cells
Produced in vast quantities and is toxic to invading bacteria and parasites, supporting immune response.
The "Molecule of the Year"
In simple terms, Nitric Oxide is the body’s natural healing gas molecule. However, it is unstable and degrades quickly. By supplementing your horse’s NO levels, you are boosting the duration of NO within the body, extending natural healing.