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NITRIC OXIDE PATHWAY TESTING
BACKGROUND:
Nitric Oxide is a small, easily diffusible, short-lived molecule . It is
produced from the amino acid L-arginine by the following pathways:
Arginine breaks down into ornithine by the enzyme arginase, which
is manganese dependent; ornithine is then converted to citrulline by
nitric oxide synthase (calcium and magnesium dependent) which
releases two molecules of nitrogen that become the source for nitric
oxide. Continued production of nitric oxide is dependent on
tetrahydroptenidine, a source of folic acid. Super oxide dismutase
may slow the rate at which NO is oxidized, thus prolonging (and
enhancing) its effect.
Increased formation of nitrogen oxide may be stimulated by
infection, allergies, and hypoxia.
FUNCTIONS:
1.
Helps maintain normal blood pressure by dilating blood vessels
(is a major factor in the control of penile erection)
2.
Helps to both lower serum cholesterol and prevent the “bad” LDL
cholesterol from oxidizing and becoming even worse
3.
Is a powerful anticoagulant that helps prevent blood platelets from
clumping together into the clots that can cause heart attack and stroke
4.
Assists the immune system, esp. in fighting parasites
5.
Assists in neurological development, neurotransmitter activity, and is
thought to assist in long-term memory formation
6.
Helps to control passage of air through the lung airways*
7.
Relaxes hypertonic sphincter muscles, preventing and healing
hemorrhoids and anal fissures*
8.
Stimulates the body into releasing human growth hormone (HGH), a key
to longevity as well as improvement in body composition by boosting lean
muscle mass and bone density while decreasing fat tissue*
9.
May help regulate insulin secretion by the pancreas, thereby reducing the
risk of diabetes*
*The Arginine Solution, Fried and Merrell; Warner Books, 1999, pp. 4-5
(medicalpublications.org)
INDICATIONS:
1.
Vascular Disorders
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
High Blood Pressure
Angina
History of Heart Attack or Stroke
High Serum Cholesterol
Male Impotence
2.
Chronic &/or Frequent Infections
3.
Long-term Memory Loss
4.
Difficulty Breathing
5.
Hemorrhoids & Anal Fissures
6.
Obesity, Poor Muscle Tone & Bone Density Disorders
7.
Blood Sugar Handling Disorders
NITRIC OXIDE TECHNIQUE
Test a strong indicator muscle after arginine is placed on the tongue. If the muscle
weakens:
1. Add a source of arginase on the tongue – if the weakness is negated, supplement
the patient with arginase.
2. If arginase does not negate the weakness, then keep the arginase on the tongue
and place a source of calcium and magnesium on the tongue. If the CaMg negates
the weakness, give the patient arginase and calcium/magnesium.
3. If CaMg does not negate the weakness, then add a source of folic acid with B12 on
the tongue. If this negates the weakness, then give the patient arginase, CaMg, and
folic acid with B12.
4. If folic acid with B12 does not negate the weakness, place a source of superoxide
dismutase (SOD) on the tongue. This should negate the weakness. Give the patient
a source of arginase, CaMg, folic acid with B12, and SOD.
Note from the Board of Standards:
“In accordance with accepted AK nutrient testing procedures:
If any individual nutrient (or combination of nutrients that is less than the original
combination that produced strength) is also found to strengthen, the lesser amount of
nutrients may be prescribed. However, the desired results may not be achieved if the
patient is not consistently monitored for subsequent deficiencies that may occur as the
result of increased demand on the other nutrients that are necessary co-factors in the
nutritional pathway that is now being more frequently utilized.”
References:
1. Goodheart, George J., 1992/93 Applied Kinesiology Workshop Procedure Manual,
pages 57-67.
2. Leaf, David, Applied Kinesiology Flowchart Manual, V-22
3. Astill-Smith, Christopher R., Neural and Humeral Modulation Seminar Handouts,
April 2000, pages 30-33.
4. Astill-Smith, Christopher R., Applied Kinesiology and Functional Biochemistry
Seminar Handouts, May 2001, pages 92-93, 103-106.
5. Walther, David S., Synopsis 2nd Edition, page 573.
Rating requested: Approved.
Rated by Dean McGee – 1-29-04