{"id":12523,"date":"2026-07-13T16:22:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=12523"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:09:07","slug":"boosting-heart-health-with-nitric-oxide-ep-202","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/boosting-heart-health-with-nitric-oxide-ep-202\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosting Heart Health with Nitric Oxide \u2014 Dr. Anthony Balduzzi & Cathy Eason (Ep.202)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Episode 202 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast<\/a>, I sit down with clinical nutrition practitioner and Chief Science Officer of Berkeley Life, Cathy Eason, to explore one of the most overlooked molecules in women’s health after 40: nitric oxide.<\/p>\n

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Cathy and I break down exactly why nitric oxide levels decline with age, what that means for your energy, blood pressure, circulation, metabolism, and brain focus, and most importantly, what you can do about it starting today.<\/p>\n

From the best nitrate-rich foods to breathing practices, supplement strategies, and simple daily habits, this episode delivers a practical playbook for rebuilding your nitric oxide levels and protecting your heart health for the long haul.<\/p>\n

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Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Nitric\u00a0oxide\u00a0production\u00a0drops\u00a0by\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a080%\u00a0between\u00a0your\u00a020s\u00a0and\u00a0your\u00a060s\u00a0\u2014\u00a0making\u00a0it\u00a0a\u00a0critical\u00a0piece\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0midlife\u00a0health\u00a0puzzle<\/li>\n
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  • Nitric\u00a0oxide\u00a0signals\u00a0mitochondrial\u00a0biogenesis\u00a0and\u00a0angiogenesis\u00a0\u2014\u00a0meaning\u00a0it\u00a0directly\u00a0supports\u00a0your\u00a0daily\u00a0energy\u00a0and\u00a0your\u00a0body’s\u00a0ability\u00a0to\u00a0build\u00a0new,\u00a0healthy\u00a0blood\u00a0vessels<\/li>\n
  • A\u00a0Berkeley\u00a0Life\u00a0clinical\u00a0trial\u00a0in\u00a0midlife\u00a0adults\u00a0showed\u00a0a\u00a012.5\u00a0mmHg\u00a0reduction\u00a0in\u00a0systolic\u00a0blood\u00a0pressure\u00a0and\u00a0a\u00a028%\u00a0increase\u00a0in\u00a0circulation\u00a0from\u00a0dietary\u00a0nitrate\u00a0supplementation<\/li>\n
  • L-arginine\u00a0and\u00a0L-citrulline\u00a0supplements\u00a0can\u00a0backfire\u00a0\u2014\u00a0especially\u00a0if\u00a0your\u00a0endothelial\u00a0enzyme\u00a0pathway\u00a0is\u00a0already\u00a0compromised\u00a0or\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0have\u00a0any\u00a0immune\u00a0dysfunction<\/li>\n
  • Nasal breathing and the 4-7-8 breath technique are free, daily tools that directly boost nitric oxide production and tone the vagus nerve<\/li>\n
  • Nitric\u00a0oxide\u00a0supports\u00a0better\u00a0sleep,\u00a0clearer\u00a0thinking,\u00a0improved\u00a0insulin\u00a0sensitivity,\u00a0and\u00a0even\u00a0stubborn\u00a0belly\u00a0fat\u00a0reduction\u00a0\u2014\u00a0all\u00a0areas\u00a0that\u00a0matter\u00a0deeply\u00a0for\u00a0women\u00a0over\u00a040<\/li>\n
  • Testing\u00a0your\u00a0own\u00a0nitric\u00a0oxide\u00a0levels\u00a0with\u00a0salivary\u00a0test\u00a0strips\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0simple,\u00a0inexpensive\u00a0way\u00a0to\u00a0biohack\u00a0your\u00a0energy,\u00a0track\u00a0your\u00a0habits,\u00a0and\u00a0optimize\u00a0your\u00a0daily\u00a0routine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Boosting Heart Health with Nitric Oxide (Ep. 202)<\/h2>\n