What Is Nitric Oxide – And Why Does Your Body Love It?
Small molecule. Big impact.
What Is Nitric Oxide (NO)?
Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the smallest molecules in the body – but it punches well above its weight. It’s a gas that acts as a signalling molecule, meaning it helps different systems talk to each other. From your heart and brain to your muscles and immune system, NO is involved in keeping things running smoothly.
Nitric oxide as a central player in circulation, performance, energy, and healing – and many of our therapies are designed to boost it safely and effectively.
What Does Nitric Oxide Do in the Body?
NO is made naturally by your body in response to things like movement, oxygen, and certain nutrients. When released, it acts quickly to:
✅ Relax blood vessels (vasodilation), improving circulation
✅ Increase oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles and organs
✅ Help mitochondria (your cell's “batteries”) produce energy
✅ Support sexual function by improving blood flow
✅ Regulate immune responses and inflammation
In short: NO keeps your systems oxygenated, energised, and alert.
How Do You Boost NO Naturally?
You don’t need supplements to support nitric oxide (although they can help). There are several natural, proven ways to boost production:
Exercise – movement increases NO release and improves blood flow.
Nasal breathing – nitric oxide is produced in the nasal passages, so breathing through your nose (not mouth) matters.
Nitrate-rich foods – beetroot, spinach, rocket, and celery help produce NO via the nitrate–nitrite–NO pathway.
Red Light Therapy – our NovoTHOR red light bed stimulates nitric oxide release at a cellular level.
Cryotherapy – improves vascular tone and supports NO signalling by triggering a healthy circulation rebound.
Breathwork & sauna – regular breath-focused relaxation and heat therapy encourage NO balance and vascular flexibility.
The Good, The Bad, and The Balanced
Like most things in the body, balance is key. Nitric oxide is essential – but too much, or too much in the wrong context, can cause problems.
The Good
Boosts energy and circulation
Helps the brain, heart, lungs and skin thrive
Speeds recovery and performance
Anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting
The Bad
In excess, NO can react with superoxide to form peroxynitrite – a damaging molecule linked to oxidative stress
Can contribute to inflammation and tissue damage if poorly regulated
Overproduction is common in chronic stress or disease
The Balanced
That’s where Revive comes in. Our therapies support nitric oxide production in a safe, balanced way, helping your body harness the benefits without tipping into excess.