Searching for No2 Catalysts

The true definition of a catalyst is a substance that alters the speed of a chemical reaction, but doesn’t appear in the final product or create a permanent change.  No2 research has demonstrated that it acts like a catalyst because it up-regulates the production of nitric oxide.  Lots of bodybuilders have started to look into catalysts as a way to get more out of our workouts.

How Catalysts Boost a Workout

No2 is an extended-release nitric oxide generator (using the amino acid L-arginine) that reacts with the nitric oxide synthase enzyme to create nitric oxide. In other terms, No2 supplements make the nitric oxide your body creates naturally work better and longer. It supplements nature.

The benefits of nitric oxide have been studied for many years, first beginning in the late 18^th century and with major discoveries reported in the 80’s and 90’s.  It was well known that nitric oxide allowed for a widening of blood channels that led to more blood flow (hemodilation) as well as the release of adrenaline and gonadotroptin. It’s also been proven to increase in regulatory processes in several major organs. 

The problem with depending on your body’s natural supply of nitric oxide is that its benefits are short-lived; it was theorized that if the process could be extended that muscle development could be highly accelerated.  A constant, even daily, supply of nitric oxide could lead to faster recovery times, higher endurance, more pumps and greater muscle growth. Well, science prevailed and the market place wasn’t far behind.

This is exactly what No2 can do, with its pHylex9 delivery technology, which sustains nitric oxide in the plasma for a day’s time. It then affects your whole body and leaves you in a constant state of intensity and strength.  Some users have claimed that with the enhanced No2 selections from MRI (like the Platinum and Black series) that pumps can last beyond an entire day, and that the supplements help bodybuilders and athletes to push themselves to the limits—even limits that previously they could not surpass. 

Steroids, No2s, and Catalysts

A few critics in the industry have suggested that No2 operates in a similar manner as steroidal drugs.  When asked that question by Flex Magazine, creator Byrd commented that No2 is not a steroid; but said that he likes the comparison, since it is MRI’s goal to create enhancement products that have the same benefits as drugs but without the risk of side effects.  When you consider the term “catalyst” you see that it refers to a substance that alters the speed or frequency of a reaction but doesn’t create a permanent change.  This is what MRI claims regarding No2 does; that it is a drug without side effects. Products designed to enhance No2 like No2 Boost and No2 Catalyst are meant to ever further enhance your desire effects.

While proponents claim these products are very helpful, you’ve got to wonder about the side effects of anything that gives you temporary super powers. Still, the only reported side effects come from individuals who overdose on the formula, and they only claim system-cleansing symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea.  The medical community is divided on the product, with many respectable authorities citing that no side effects are known at this time, but that long-term effects are unknown and require more study.  However, others (including MRI) state that since Arginine has been used in health causes for decades without any side effects it is highly unlikely that there will be any new findings.

As for me, I like to think I’m not afraid to take reasonable risks as long as I stay grounded. So will I try No2 Catalysts to improve my workout results? Well, probably, but I’ll do a bit more reading first. And I always recommend that you listen to your body and work with your doctor; so I’ll definitely follow my own advice there. Remember that there are No2 catylists offered by MRI as well as many third party companies that borrow or enhance the original No2 ingredients; so you’ve got some choice whether you’re shopping for an No2 catalyst or, like me, No2 catylists.