This $2 Food Beats Every Nitric Oxide Supplement
Brad Stanfield
Mar 14, 2026
Episode description
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Timestamps:
00:00 Nitric Oxide and Prescription Medications
00:01:25 L-arginine and L-citrulline
02:59 Beetroot Juice and Nitrate Levels
05:14 Tadalafil and Nitric Oxide
08:09 The Nitric Oxide Booster I Take
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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11504650
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8348219/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC14594
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4752190
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9190231/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18708287/
https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166%2822%2902486-5/fulltext
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/prev/09082017-aop/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00503.2010
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2291275/
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1627743/full
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6369322/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/role-of-inorganic-nitrate-and-nitrite-in-cvd/47D0870D263E016179F87CD1DAF8D6C2
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8512783/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4288952/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4892939/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8512783/
https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/8/6/10.2741/1082
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10486698/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603743/
https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(24)00705-8/fulltext
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acel.14334
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8845471/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10486698/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651323004384
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Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid nitric oxide boosting pills for effective nitrate dosage
You cannot get the minimum effective dose of 300mg of nitrate from a pill, so any company selling nitric oxide boosting pills is likely stealing your money.
Recognize healthy user bias in Tadalafil mortality data
The dramatic mortality reduction seen in observational studies of Tadalafil is likely skewed by 'healthy user bias,' as men prescribed the drug are often healthier to begin with.
Choose L-citrulline over L-arginine for better blood levels
L-citrulline is more effective at raising blood L-arginine levels than taking L-arginine supplements directly, though its performance benefits are still underwhelming.
Limit beet consumption to prevent nutrient absorption issues and kidney stones
Beets are a high-oxalate food, which can inhibit the absorption of other nutrients and may contribute to kidney stones in susceptible individuals.
Boost nitric oxide with arugula as a superior nitrate source
Arugula (or rocket) contains more nitrates on average than beets and is low in oxalates, making it an excellent whole-food nitric oxide booster.
Choose reliable beetroot supplements for effective nitrate content
The actual nitrate content in commercial beetroot supplements can range wildly from an effective 500mg to a useless 4.3mg per serving.
