I am delighted to connect with Dr. Nathan Bryan, an international leader in Molecular Medicine, biochemistry, and nitric oxide today. He was the first ever to describe nitrites and nitrates as indispensable nutrients for cardiovascular health. Having been involved in nitric oxide research for the past 18 years, he has made many seminal discoveries in that area.\xa0\nAfter hearing Dr. Bryan speak on the podcast of a colleague, I decided to bring him into the Everyday Wellness Community. In today\u2019s discussion, we explore the role of nitric oxide as a signaling molecule crucial for communication within the body and examine how modern lifestyles affect nitric oxide production, looking at how to differentiate between the two nitric oxide pathways and understanding why our lifestyle choices significantly impact that. We discuss the importance of the oral microbiome and symbiosis, the harmful effects of fluoride, proton pump inhibitors, and mouthwash on our health, and cover the symptoms of low nitric oxide production, the impact of modern farming practices on the nutrient quality of our foods, and the differences between organic and conventional crops. Dr. Bryan highlights the importance of gender differences in nitric oxide production, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. We also explore various factors to avoid, the benefits of tongue scraping, the role of hydrochloric acid, and the importance of genetic testing for supporting nitric oxide production, and Dr. Bryan shares his view on how lifestyle choices and nitric oxide supplementation are as crucial as HRT in the aging process.\xa0\nI am confident you will love this conversation with Dr. Nathan Bryan as much as I enjoyed recording it.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nWhat nitric oxide is and why it is essential\n\nDr. Bryan explains the process of nitric oxide synthesis in the body.\n\nThe importance of oral bacteria in nitric oxide production and blood pressure regulation.\n\nWhy nitrate is essential nitrate in the oral microbiome, and how it impacts the digestive system\n\nHow fluoride can harm the oral microbiome and lead to nitric oxide deficiency.\n\nWhy should the use of proton pump inhibitors be avoided?\n\nWhy nitric oxide, derived from green leafy vegetables, is essential for cardiovascular health\xa0\n\nHow nitric oxide production decreases with age, particularly in women after menopause\n\nThe benefits of tongue scraping and why you should not do it with antiseptic mouthwash\n\nLifestyle factors that impact nitric oxide production\n\nThe benefits of nitric oxide supplements\n\n\nBio: Dr. Nathan Bryan\nDr. Bryan is a successful CEO, scientist and international leader in molecular medicine and nitric oxide biochemistry. His patented discoveries and inventions that have improved patient care worldwide and are responsible for more than one billion dollars in global product sales.\nBy way of background, Dr. Bryan was recruited in 2006 by Ferid Murad, M.D., Ph.D., 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine or Physiology to join faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center, at Houston after a two-year post-doctoral Kirschstein fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine in the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute.\nSince then, he has been dedicated to nitric oxide research and has made many seminal discoveries in the fi eld resulting in dozens of issued US and International patents.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Nathan Bryan\xa0\n\nOn his website\n\n\nOn the N101 website\n\n\nOn YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X\n\n\n\nThe Heartbeat Happy Hour podcast\xa0\n\n\nYou will find 100\u2019s of peer-reviewed articles by Dr. Nathan S. Bryan on PubMed. Also, look out for his new book, coming out this fall, called The Secret of Nitric Oxide: Bringing Nitric Oxide to Life.