L-Arginine vs. Beet Juice
Nitric Oxide (“NO” in scientific terms) is an important component in healthy blood flow. It is best known for its functions in sexual and athletic performance, specifically in how it helps in blood pressure and heart health. Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which your body converts into nitric oxide. How would L-arginine vs. beetroot juice powder play out, as they both increase NO levels in the body?
L-arginine and beetroot powder supplements are well-studied for enhancing NO production. In other words, they both work! But the question is: is one better than the other?
As with almost everything, the answer is… it depends. Some people may find that one or the other works better for them, while other users could find the opposite.
Natural-health enthusiasts would prefer the more natural and holistic form, which is the Beet Juice Powder. While it is high in the nitrates that help transform into NO, there are many other benefits included in it. For example, beetroot is rich in antioxidants; it would be interesting to know that nitric oxide is actually an oxidant.
Beet also includes DMG and TMG (both are amino acid derivatives) which support detoxification pathways. Let’s face it, we all could use some support on detox these days!
L-Arginine vs. Beetroot Juice Powder: a Potent Combo
L-arginine, being an amino acid, plays a role in a whole lot other than providing your body with nitric oxide. One way you can determine which works better for you in producing NO is to ask yourself: am I deficient in this amino acid? Am I deficient in nitrates?
Interestingly, it appears that it is our gut bacteria that turn the nitrates into NO. This means that what gut bacteria you have – and don’t have – could determine whether Beet “works” for you or not. Ultimately, the best way to find out is to experiment and see what works for you.
Another experiment worth trying is to combine the two and see if they work even better synergistically.
Nitric Oxide Benefits
If you’re looking for the nitric oxide benefits specifically for athletic activities, then it is great to combine Beet Juice Powder with Hercules Pre-Workout Formula. They work amazingly well together, the synergy is great. An additional benefit is that the Beet helps to improve the taste big-time!
If you’re looking for the NO benefits specifically for sexual performance, try combining it with Thor’s Hammer. While there is some evidence that Cistanche can also help with NO, adding the Beet definitely kicks it up a notch.
Again, these combos could also be combined with L-arginine or other supplements as you see fit. You can try them individually or in different combinations to see what works best for you.
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