NO (Nitric Oxide) is a magic molecule that fortifies the endothelial layer in our arteries. Dr Esselstyn emphasizes foods that boost NO production in our bodies. But a variety of factors like mouthwashes, antacids and fluoridated water can hinder NO production.

In his interviews, Dr Esselstyn admires the work of Dr Nathan Bryan who is a world expert on NO production in our body. I found it helpful to listen to Dr Nathan Bryan in this regard.

Website: Nathan Bryan, Ph D

Infographic:

Research paper: Food sources of nitrates and nitrites: the physiologic context for potential health benefits by Norman Hord, Yaoping Tang, Nathan Bryan, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 90, Issue 1, July 2009, Pages 1-10.

An excerpt:

The petiole is a stalk that connects the blade with the leaf base.

A table from the paper:

Based on the table above, I'd introduce celery and beet into my daily meals.

Books:

• (2018) Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition (132 pages). A top Amazon review mentions that the 'functional' part of the book has 4 key ideas: (1) Eat green leafy veggies, (2) Don't use mouthwash, (3) Don't use antacids, and (4) Maybe take some sodium nitrite.
• (2010) Nitric Oxide Solution (170 pages)
• (2013) Beet the Odds (56 pages)

Lectures and Interviews: