The Mighty Molecule: Why Nitric Oxide Is Essential for Your Health

When we think of essential molecules for health, oxygen, vitamins, and minerals usually come to mind. But there's a lesser-known yet incredibly powerful player your body produces naturally: nitric oxide (NO).

Discovered in the 1980s and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1998, nitric oxide is often called the “miracle molecule” for its profound impact on human health - and for good reason.

What Is Nitric Oxide?

Nitric oxide is a gas molecule that acts as a signaling molecule in your body. It’s produced by the lining of your blood vessels and plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, especially those related to cardiovascular health.

Why Nitric Oxide Is Important

1. Improves Blood Flow

NO relaxes and dilates blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow. This helps lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, and reduce strain on the heart.

2. Supports Heart Health

Because of its vasodilating effects, NO is crucial for preventing arterial plaque buildup and reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

3. Boosts Exercise Performance

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts love NO for its ability to increase oxygen delivery to muscles, reduce fatigue, and improve endurance.

4. Enhances Brain Function

In the brain, nitric oxide acts as a neurotransmitter and improves neural communication, potentially aiding memory and learning.

5. Supports Immune Function

NO also plays a role in immune defense by helping white blood cells kill bacteria and viruses.

Symptoms of Low Nitric Oxide

Nasal Breathing = More Nitric Oxide

The paranasal sinuses (air-filled spaces in your nasal cavity) are a major site of nitric oxide production. When you breathe through your nose, NO is carried into your lungs and bloodstream, amplifying all the health benefits mentioned above.

When you breathe through your mouth, you bypass the nasal passages, which means your body misses out on naturally produced nitric oxide and absorbs oxygen less efficiently.

This Is Where VEYO Nasal Strips Make a Big Difference

If you're one of the millions who struggle with nasal congestion, allergies, snoring, or just habitual mouth breathing, you're likely missing out on nitric oxide's full benefits.

VEYO Nasal Strips are designed to gently open the nasal passages, making nasal breathing easier, smoother, and more effective.

With VEYO Nasal Strips, you can:

Better Breathing Is the First Step to Better Health

You don’t need a pill or a complicated routine to tap into one of your body’s most powerful molecules. You just need to breathe- through your nose.

Whether you're an athlete, a wellness seeker, or just tired of waking up congested and groggy, VEYO helps you breathe better and live better by supporting your body’s natural nitric oxide system.

References

• Lundberg, J.O. & Weitzberg, E. (1999). Nasally derived nitric oxide and its role in airway physiology: potential clinical applications. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 159(6), 1890–1893.

• Lundberg, J.O., Weitzberg, E., & Gladwin, M.T. (2008). The nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway in physiology and therapeutics. Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, 7(2), 156–167.

• McKeown, P. (2015). The Oxygen Advantage: The simple, scientifically proven breathing techniques to help you. HarperOne.