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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Secretly Destroying Your Arteries (& Spiking Your Blood Pressure)
<p>These 5 daily habits are destroying your nitric oxide and spiking your blood pressure. Uncover hidden hypertension causes, the connection between nitric oxide and blood pressure, plus how to increase nitric oxide naturally to support heart health, immune function, and more. </p><p><br></p><p>👉 Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: <a href="https://drbrg.co/45qtO07"><strong>https://drbrg.co/45qtO07</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Nitric oxide and blood pressure</p><p>0:47 What is nitric oxide?</p><p>1:01 Nitric oxide and artery health </p><p>2:33 Nitric oxide foods </p><p>2:58 5 habits destroying your nitric oxide</p><p>4:46 Blood sugar spikes and nitric oxide </p><p>6:13 Nasal breathing benefits</p><p>6:19 More ways to boost nitric oxide naturally </p><p><br></p><p>Check out this article for 7 ways to lower blood pressure naturally: https://drbrg.co/4qHS0ob</p><p><br></p><p>Some research suggests that nitric oxide is one of the most beneficial compounds in the body, while other research suggests it can be damaging to your mitochondria. What explains the conflicting data?</p><p><br></p><p>There are different systems of nitric oxide in the body, and failing to distinguish between them may explain some of the confusion.</p><p><br></p><p>Certain foods and exercise can help boost nitric oxide, while common lifestyle and dietary habits may unknowingly destroy it. Blood sugar spikes are one major factor, and even certain types of mouthwash can affect nitric oxide levels.</p><p><br></p><p>DATA:</p><p><br></p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12161154/ </p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8109295/ </p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3482987/ </p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3605573/ </p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7125030/ </p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:</p><p>Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book "The Healthy Keto Plan" and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer:</p><p>Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer pract