How to deal with gas all day from nitric oxide?

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I've started taking supplements that contain L-Arginine. The results so far have been amazing, except for the fact that the days I take the supplement I have gas all day and need to excuse myself about 3-4 times a day at work to get a desperately needed release.

Is there some issue with the way or time I take the supplement, or maybe there's something I can do to reduce the gas build-up.

I take naNO Vapor Hardcore Pro Series in the morning about 30 minutes before training?

I've tried to take the supplement earlier, maybe I wasn't taking it at least 30 minutes before the workout. Started having gas before going to the gym. Had a wicked workout, and then after, nothing. So that may have solved the problem. — Salsero69, Jun 24 '11 at 06:13

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 23 '11 at 05:09

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Don't take Nitric Oxide supplements, they are a scam. It causes gastric distress in everyone (unless you are not taking the suggested dose), and it has no effect on glycogen storage. It also does not effect blood flow when taken orally. You are being duped.

answered Jun 23 '11 at 05:09

Ben

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Actually I don't agree. Plus everything I have read suggests otherwise. Do you have anything to back up your claim. – Salsero69 Jun 23 '11 at 14:13
Nothing personal, just trying to save you some money. A few studies have found some moderate gain in peak power, but mostly no effect or negative effects on strength, body comp and aerobic capacity. Here is just one of many examples. Actual Study – Ben Jul 06 '11 at 05:08
In my experience it seems to have improved my peak power. And I actually do feel a difference when I push the weights. I no longer feel like I'm pushing against a brick wall, but more like a rubberized wall. And my recovery time is now amazing. Bit I am reading the study you provided. – Salsero69 Jul 06 '11 at 21:42

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 01 '11 at 21:03

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Nitric oxides supps do work to an extent, however a recent study at my uni proved beetroot juice to be just as effective!

answered Aug 01 '11 at 21:03

Mejd Nuaman

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Would be cheaper. But I like the supplement I'm taking now and have more of less figured out the exact timing of when to take it. – Salsero69 Aug 02 '11 at 17:58
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Care to add a reference to your answer @Mejd? – Ivo Flipse Aug 13 '11 at 13:08

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 05 '12 at 20:13

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I've tried to take the supplement earlier, maybe I wasn't taking it at least 30 minutes before the workout. Started having gas before going to the gym. Had a wicked workout, and then after, nothing. So that may have solved the problem.

answered Apr 05 '12 at 20:13

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How to deal with gas all day from nitric oxide?

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