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Originally Posted by halogodv2
taken from another thread
NO2 and Voodoo
Q: What do you think of those popular NO2 type supplements for muscle building?
A: What do I think of them? Let's see... can we spell B U L L S H I T?
NO stands for Nitric Oxide, a very important molecule that signals the body to do all sorts of important things, one of which is dilate the blood vessels.
Most of these supplements are built around the amino acid L-arginine, which does tend to increase nitric oxide. That's one reason many nutritionally minded MDs will recommend L-arginine for both the heart and for erectile problems (the connection is that both are affected by circulation).
The thinking behind these NO2 supplements is that by increasing nitric oxide you'll improve circulation (probably true), which can help nutrients get to their destination in the body (probably true also).
But the idea that doing so is going to translate to bigger muscles is voodoo science.
Sorry. Save your money.
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It's true that NO2 will not translate directly into bigger muscles, but I do find that it helps with my workout. I take cycles with it and find that when I'm on the off-cycle I have a hard time finishing my routine near the last 1 or 2 exercises. No this does not make me lift heavier weight necessarily but Yes it helps with endurance/stamina to finish off the last reps and routine.
Have you tried it? If not, you gotta give it a try man.