The Claim
Aging and age-related cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart failure, are consistently associated with endothelial dysfunction and reduced nitric oxide bioavailability.
What the research says
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As people age, their blood vessels show reduced function and lower levels of nitric oxide, and these changes are consistently observed in common cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, artery hardening, and heart failure.
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Endothelial dysfunction and reduced nitric oxide bioavailability are consistently associated with aging and age-related cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart failure.
As people age, the lining of blood vessels makes less nitric oxide, which normally keeps blood vessels relaxed and healthy. The reduced nitric oxide causes blood vessels to stiffen and raise blood pressure. At the same time, leftover nitric oxide reacts with other molecules in cells, damaging proteins that control energy production in mitochondria, repair DNA, and remove damaged parts of cells. This damage accumulates, leading to cell death, inflammation, and hardened arteries.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Nitric Oxide Signaling and Sensing in Age-Related Diseases
As people get older, their blood vessels don't make as much nitric oxide, a chemical that keeps blood vessels flexible and healthy. This study shows that this drop in nitric oxide is a common reason why older people develop high blood pressure and heart problems.
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