Nitric Oxide Questions

I just purchased a bottle of Powernutra NO2 and I was wondering if there are any possible long term effects or even short term effects of Nitric Oxide products that you know of. Does it help you build a noticeable amount of muscle? It doesn't really matter to me if I have pumps; I mainly bought it to build muscle faster. And I would have bought creatine but it helps cause acne and some other stuff so this was my alternative. And also, is it safe for me to use (I'm 16)? On the bottle it says " Not intended for use by persons under 18." I read somewhere that it shouldn't make a difference though. Thanks in advance.

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there really isnt any hard evidence behind NO2 its more of a theory from what ive read, its supposed to allow for more blood flow which in return allows for my nutrients and a "better Pump"...

at your age man all you really need to grow is hard work and **** loads of food

Goal: Cut to less than 10% BF by summer.

i agree with creation, at 16 dont worry about any supps get your diet sorted.

i hate to say it but i think you may have wasted your money on a NO supp, from my experience the effects are little to nothing.

train hard and eat well thats all you need to worry about !

Ok. Thanks for the advice. I might just try them anyways because it's too much of a hassle to try and resell them.

You will not build muscle using NO supplements. They are made for focus, energy, stamina, and pumps. Also vasodialation to increase your bloodflow allow your muscles to be replenished with nutrients so as not to tire easily. You will notice Beta-alanine in a lot of NO supplements which is for stamina.

If you want gains, eat whole foods and a lot of them, but stay clear from junk, so your gains are worth something.

At 16 you could get some basic whey protein and creatine mono depending on your maturity development.

But once again, you will not BUILD muscle from using NO.

Ok, thanks. I guess I'll try and sell them and then I'll use that money to buy some protein. I have some more questions though. Do you know if casein protein is better than whey protein? And how can I eat 4 to 6 meals a day when I have school from 8:00 to 3:00? I can't eat in school besides at lunch which is at 1:00. Thanks again.

casein protein is more slow digesting, whereas whey is digested faster.

ideally you would want a whey protein source post work out, and casein protein source in the evening to aid against catabolism during the night.

as for eating at school do you not have breaks between lessons where you can grab a shake or small healthy snack such as nuts and seeds?

i would say you want to be eating every 2-3 hours while your awake, but oviously if your school is stricy on eating and drinking in lessons it makes it harder.

i used NO Explode for about a year and a half. idk if it was from NO or what but my heart would race uncontrolable during football practice even though i wasent taking before practice. so idk

yeah you might get rid of some fat using no2. to me it seems that it increases a little definition. but thats just me. and yeah at 16 dude, eat a TON of good foods and work out like a mad man. another year and you can worry ab supps

N.O. products have essentially been proven to be a bunch of bunk.  The nitric oxide action makes you feel a temporary pump when you're working out, but doesn't do squat with regard to muscle or strength gains, fat loss, or anything relevant.  In fact, some think that it might even be slightly unhealthy overall.

The kitchen sink N.O. products (like N.O. Explode) rely on a few things to make you think they're "working:" (a.) That pump feeling from the nitric oxide, which people falsely assume means that "My muscles are growing!" -- (They're not.) -- and (b.) other ingredients, mainly stimulants (like caffeine -- notice that in the ingredients list? ) and some other cognitive/energizing agents that make you feel energized.  They also sometimes throw in some beta alanine, but beta alanine doesn't really do any good in a one-shot, pre-workout dose.  You've got to take it several times a day, every 6 or 8 hours, EVERY day, consistently, to reap any benefit from beta alanine.

So in short, the N.O. products are the biggest buzz right now, but they're a waste of money.  Purchase relevant ingredients/supplements on your own -- and use them CORRECTLY -- and you'll both save money and be much better off.  Beta alanine, creatine, a good pre-workout product/energizer if you like, a proper post-workout formula (might want to mix that up on your own too), etc.