View
View
Why girls' bodies make more nitric oxide from veggies than boys'
Original Title
Sex differences in the nitrate‐nitrite‐NO• pathway: Role of oral nitrate‐reducing bacteria
doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2018.07.01020%
Lower Quality
Methodology score · 20/100
Cross Sectional Human
Fit Body Science breakdown
We translate health research into clear, actionable insights. Here’s what this study found and what it means for you.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional.
What’s the bottom line?
When people eat nitrate-rich foods, bacteria in the mouth turn it into nitrite, which becomes nitric oxide—a molecule that helps blood vessels relax. Girls' mouth bacteria do this better than boys', even if they have the same kinds of bacteria.
Score breakdown, methodology, COI, evidence analysis & raw study data
Publication
Authors
Kapil V, Rathod KS, Khambata RS, Bahra M, Velmurugan S, Purba A, S Watson D, Barnes MR, Wade WG, Ahluwalia A