A molecule called nitric oxide helps your blood vessels relax, your heart pump better, and your cells make energy properly — when this system goes wrong, it can lead to high blood pressure and heart problems.

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Nitric Oxide Signaling and Sensing in Age-Related Diseases

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2024 Oct 9

This study says that nitric oxide helps control blood flow, heart strength, and energy production in cells, and when it doesn’t work right, it can lead to high blood pressure and heart problems—exactly what the claim says.

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Nitric Oxide Signaling and Sensing in Age-Related Diseases

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DOI: 10.3390/antiox13101213

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