Nitric Oxide Research Paper

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Nitric Oxide “Round 1: Penn comes out swinging and head hunting to start the fight. Penn drops Hughes with a huge right hand and finishes with a flurry on the ground. B.J. Penn defeats Matt Hughes by knockout in 21 seconds.” (MMA Weekly) Ever wonder how a typical human being could commit such acts? BJ Penn is a ten year veteran in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. To help him get through his grueling training schedule and his arduous scheduled fights he uses a supplement called Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide was created by the same person who introduced Creatine to the world, Ed Byrd. “Nitric Oxide is critical to life. In fact, many scientists believe Nitric Oxide to be as important to humans as oxygen. Unfortunately, most adults over…show more content…
helps move oxygen into your muscles when they need it most, sparking powerful muscle growth, strength gains and ripped pumps.” (Lee) Nitric oxide is required by the human body. Deficiency can cause muscle weakness, physical weakness and fatigued feeling. Nitric oxide is used in many basic functions including blood vessel dilatation, penile erections, reducing blood pressure and neurotransmission or communication between cells. Nitric oxide increases stamina. It fights pathogens and helps the endocrine system. Increased libido is another common effect of nitric oxide. The results of taking this supplement for enhancement of muscles vary significantly. There are many athletes who endorse this product and claim that this supplement helps them stay fit and helps maintain their masculine physique. For example, MMA fighter Bj Penn: BJ Penn, MMA champion, states “Force Factor is the best new product to hit the market in years. It keeps me ahead of the competition…and lets me push myself to the limit." (Force Factor) Even though athletes endorse this product, it is not the only reason this supplement has become so popular. It is the way this product claims to help our bodies maintain a healthy muscle growth. So how does this product make your muscles

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