Investigating the No2 Supplement Negative Health Effects

If you have an interest in working out or bodybuilding you may have questions about No2 supplements and whether any negative health effects have been claimed. It would be a rather big deal because on of the selling points of these natural supplements has always been the lack of negative side effects. Granted, the medical community has never come out and given No2 a stamp of approval in any form. However, just the fact that there were no rumors circulating about side effects was good press.

If there are risks, I definitely want to know.  Are there any risks associated with No2?  What about long term? So I did some research online and here’s what I could find out for sure.

The answer is fairly complex; first consider a brief review of what No2 actually does, scientifically speaking. 

• No2 makes effective use of the chemical compound nitric oxide, a gas that assists in the communication of cells.  Nitric oxide is naturally produced (as a result of the amino acid Arginine) during muscle contractions and blood vessel dilation and gives off many beneficial side effects.  Nitric oxide can help with the regulation of major organs, with increased adrenaline as well as gonadotroptin and adrenaline and with increased blood flow thanks to hemodilation.  However, the natural effects of nitric oxide are only temporary. 
• No2, the extended-release nitric oxide generator, uses a pHylex9 delivery technology to sustain the production of nitric oxide for a long period of time.  The longer productive stage allows for the enhancement of muscle growth, of increased endurance and the reduction of recovery time.

Some critics of No2 have stated that the product works in a similar fashion as anabolic steroids; a claim which MRI has denies saying that steroids qualify as a drug and No2 as a supplemental formula.  So you have to ask yourself if it works like a steroid is it a steroid? From everything I can find No2 and nitric oxide definitely are not steroids. They do, however, temporarily alter your body’s abilities.

What about allegations of negative side effects? Frankly, the only evidence of negative side effects which I’ve been able to find involves improper use. There have been some side effects reported when the dosage instructions are not followed.  Some users have reported headaches, migraines, nausea, diarrhea and weakness when they overdose on the product or fail to drink the recommended 64 ounces of water.  The medical community has researched No2 but has yet to find any short-term or long-term side effects of producing nitric oxide at an accelerated rate.  Some scientists conclude that it’s too early to tell of any long-term negative side effects, just as they continue to say about creatine.  However, other scientists state that Arginine as a generator has been studied for decades and that there has been sufficient time to conclude that there are no long-term side effects.

The testimony of users seems to corroborate the view of No2 being safe, as even critics of the product claim only minor side effects, and mostly fault the high price of the tablets or the inefficacy of the product.  No one has reported any major side effects, however.  Three points that you should remember:

1. Follow the recommended dosage.
2. Be careful about combining No2 ingredients with other ingredients, especially if you combine manufacturer’s products. Make sure they are compatible.
3. Drink plenty of water. 

These recommendations are important. Some No2 boosted products even advise people with medical conditions to seek the approval of doctors before starting a regiment.  Water is critical because it helps to hydrate the bodybuilder so that the perpetual pump sensation can last longer.  There is also the possibility of over-exercising, as some body builders have reported that muscle tissue can become so filled with fluid that it cuts off the compression of blood vessels which attempt to feed it. So don’t overexert yourself.

So is the No2 product (especially the higher levels of No2 Black and Platinum series) safe to take?  It seems that these products are safe to sample but always make sure and track your progress with the No2 regiment, according to how you feel and how your workout is improving.  If No2 is not working for you or making you feel sick then seek an alternative method.  No2 supplement negative health effects are certainly not universal and differ according to each individual athlete.