{"id":337,"date":"2019-04-17T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2019-04-18T12:11:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T12:11:12","slug":"holistic-dentist-southlake-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/17\/holistic-dentist-southlake-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Holistic Dentist in Southlake Explains the Decrease in Your Nitric Oxide Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"\"middleYou may not put much thought into it, but nitric oxide is critical to the function of your body. In fact, you cannot live without it. Unfortunately, as you age your body may not produce enough of it. This can lead to significant complications with your general health, such as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. After the age of 40, your holistic dentist in Southlake may want to discuss your nitric oxide levels and how they may be impacting your oral and general health.\r\n\r\n

What is Nitric Oxide?<\/h2>\r\nNitric oxide is a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular and circulatory system. It signals the blood vessels to relax, which allows the arteries to dilate to increase circulation. It is the foundation for circulation throughout our body. While it is abundant in our body\u2019s systems, it can be depleted or become unstable. It must be replenished for the body to function correctly, including:\r\n