01.01.05
Medical Research Institute (MRI), San Francisco, CA, has released the results of a clinical study of its NO2 supplement. NO2 generates nitric oxide to enhance muscle strength, boost power and improve muscular endurance when used in conjunction with regular training. The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies conducted at Baylor University’s Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory established the safety and efficacy of NO2. In the study, 35 highly trained males, ages 30 to 49, were required to take either NO2 or a placebo pill during eight weeks of intense training. The study revealed that subjects in the NO2 group dramatically improved their power and muscular endurance, while the placebo group actually lost power and muscular endurance. In addition, subjects in the NO2 group gained 347% more strength on their bench press. All of these improvements took place without any negative side effects on health. The findings also indicate that non-extended-released and extended-released arginine supplements have different release profiles, which may affect the effectiveness of oral arginine supplementation in humans.