If you spend more than 15 minutes of driving each day and are middle-age or older, you need to read this. Exposure to traffic exhaust—especially diesel fumes—has been known for decades to cause blot clots, heart arrhythmias, and heart attacks. Until now, the exact mechanism has been unknown.
Exhaust fumes have now been found to interfere with the ability of the body to make nitric oxide, and important compound that helps protect the heart and blood vessels. The lining of our blood vessels (endothelial cells) manufacture an enzyme called endothelial nitric oxide synthase or eNOS. The eNOS enzyme is needed to make nitric oxide. Exhaust fumes can block the action of eNOS which results in decreased production of nitric oxide.
To help protect you while driving, put the air on recycle. This will prevent sucking in highway fumes. For additional protection, install an auto air purifier (click here). For even more protection, consider taking 1000 milligrams of the amino acid arginine, especially on long highway drives. Arginine can help stimulate the production of nitric oxide.
