Nitric Oxide, a gas that occurs naturally in the body, may do more than any prescription drug to prevent heart attack and stroke.

Nitric Oxide is essential for healthy circulation. It helps dilate blood vessels, prevent blood clots and regulate blood pressure. It also helps inhibit the accumulation of dangerous arterial plaque.

How It Works: Nitric Oxide helps prevent heart disease and stroke in the following ways: Expanding blood vessels: Nitric oxide protects the blood vessels smooth muscle tissue from harmful constriction. This allows the flexibility necessary for blood to circulate with less pressure.

Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at Women’s Heart Center says a daily exercise regimen is crucial to help heal the arteries that have been damaged.  Exercise stimulates cells to make nitric oxide, a natural chemical helps arteries dilate.

Walking is the perfect remedy.