At the World Congress of Anti-Aging Medicine, one researcher made a striking observation: every single chronic disease is characterized by decreased blood flow. If that circulation can be restored, it may be possible to correct many chronic conditions. Dr. Terry Shintani explains why this matters — and what you can do about it.
One of the biggest trends in health research is the role of macro- and micro-circulation in the chronic diseases of aging. Conditions linked to reduced blood flow include:
- High blood pressure
- Vascular dementia
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Erectile dysfunction
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Digestive diseases
The compound at the center of this research is nitric oxide, which is known to relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and improve circulation. Researchers have documented that nitric oxide production gradually declines as we age — raising the possibility that many, or most, of these diseases are related to a lack of it. This also suggests nitric oxide may play a role in reversing these conditions.
About Dr. Terry Shintani
Dr. Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH, is a Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist, and the creator of the Peace Diet and the Waianae Diet. His mission is to help people achieve great health for up to 120 years.
For a list of 20 foods high in nitric oxide, get Dr. Shintani’s free eBook, Health Secrets, at peacediet.org.
Sources:
- NLM Native Voices
- NIH / PubMed: search “nitric oxide circulation chronic disease aging” for current research