Performa Plus™ is our premier nitric oxide boosting product. Nitric oxide (NO) supports muscle performance and endurance and is essential for the healthy function of the circulatory system. It enables blood vessels to relax, supports healthy blood pressure levels, and promotes the delivery of nutrients throughout the body. It is also necessary for the healthy function of the immune system, nerves, lungs, liver, kidney, digestion and the reproductive system.*
In the body, the amino acid arginine is combined with oxygen to make nitric oxide. The problem with traditional L-arginine products is that very little arginine makes it through the digestion process and even less stays active in the blood long enough to add much value.*
Nitrosigine® Arginine
Performa Plus is newly enhanced with advanced absorption Nitrosigine® l-arginine. This has much better absorption and activity and works faster than plain l-arginine. It is clinically shown to get into your blood stream in as fast as 15 minutes and stays in your system up to 6 hours for long-lasting effects and performance. This makes a substantial impact in the amount of usable arginine in your blood stream by a single dose of Nitrosigine®. Basic arginine absorption pales in comparison.*
Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer
The enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) that controls the production of nitric oxide is boosted by grape seed extract and ginseng (high-grade standardized Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer). Additionally, Panax Ginseng is an anti-fatigue nutrient that supports physical stamina.*
By boosting blood levels of arginine, along with NOS-supportive nutrients, Performa Plus™ provides real improvements in nitric oxide production and improves cardiovascular health, stamina, and endurance.*
Athletic Performance
Nitrosigine® is highly desired by those who participate in sports, due to its effect on performance improvements. It enhances blood flow to muscles, cardiovascular system, and brain. This aids muscles and recovery, focus, mental acuity and energy, and boosts sports performance.*
Human clinical trials published in the February 2020 edition of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition demonstrated the effectiveness of Nitrosigine®. This randomized control trial evaluated the effects of Nitrosigine® on healthy adult athletes. Participants were given placebo, 1500 mg of Nitrosigine®, or 8000 mg of citrulline malate in three different trials. Citrulline is a precursor to arginine but takes markedly more product to produce the same effect.*
Blood vessel dilation effects were measured before and 60 minutes after ingestion using ultrasound and flow mediated dilation. Nitrosigine® and citrulline significantly enhanced flow mediated dilation more than 30 percent. Study results showed that improved blood flow to skeletal muscles can result in "potential improvements in exercise performance".*
Sexual Performance
Another benefit of increasing nitric oxide levels is the improvement of blood flow to penile tissues for erectile function. Improved blood flow and small blood vessel dilation helps support normal sexual function.*
Blood Pressure Health
Leptin is the single most important hormone in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. It is vital that individuals eat in harmony with this hormone to maintain circulatory health. This is explained in the book The Leptin Diet.
Exercise helps many aspects of circulation and cardiovascular health. Consistency is vital. Dietary supplements are another way to help maintain blood pressure levels that are already in the normal range.*
In addition to the nitric oxide support of Performa Plus™, other popular supplements include:
RelaxaMag™ or Muscle Mag™ – Magnesium is important for artery (smooth muscle) relaxation.* Glycine in RelaxaMag™ helps calm nerves.*
Leptinal® – Fatty acids and a pomegranate extract that support healthy endothelial cell function and heart function.*
Cardio Helper™ – Supports fluid movement and water balance.*
Super CoQ10 – Q10 helps support circulation both as an antioxidant as an energy support nutrient.*
Daily Super E™ – Tocotrienols are incorporated into endothelial cells lining the vascular system, acting as a fat-soluble antioxidant.*
Super Immune Booster™ - Contains olive leaf extract. Various animal studies show it supports healthy blood pressure function.*
Quercetin and Grape Seed Extract - Bioflavonoids that support healthy endothelial and blood pressure function.*
As you can see, there are numerous nutrients that participate in the health of the circulatory system. Important nutrients can be obtained by eating five servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Dietary supplementation is a great way to boost dietary intake with standardized concentrates of high quality nutrients and antioxidants.*
