Feel Tired No Matter What? This Molecule is Why

I used to think feeling tired after 8 hours of sleep was just “normal aging.” Turns out, it was something else entirely…

Imagine this: You wake up fully rested, your mind is sharp, and your body bounces back effortlessly after workouts. No dragging through the day. No mid-afternoon crashes. No brain fog.

Now fast forward a decade or two…

😴 You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep.
🩸 Your blood pressure is creeping up.
🏃‍♂️ Workouts feel harder, and recovery takes forever.
🧠 Brain fog turns simple tasks into struggles.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The culprit? Your nitric oxide (NO) levels are dropping.

Nitric oxide keeps your blood vessels open and flexible, driving oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body. It’s critical for:

✔ Energy and endurance
✔ Brain function and focus
✔ Heart health and blood pressure
✔ Recovery and circulation (yes, even that kind of circulation)

The problem? By age 40, your nitric oxide levels start to plummet. And without enough NO, your body struggles to deliver oxygen where it’s needed most.

🚨 If you take away one thing from this newsletter, let it be this: After 35, keeping your NO levels high is one of the best things you can do for your energy, heart, and brain.

The good news? You can restore it—starting with your mouth and nose.

Here are my must-haves for keeping my nitric oxide levels high:

1. Mouth Tape
Your body makes nitric oxide in your nose—but only if you breathe through it. If you’re mouth breathing at night, you’re missing out.
✔ Mouth taping trains you to breathe through your nose, boosting NO production.
✔ Improves sleep quality and oxygen levels—so you wake up refreshed.
✔ Reduces snoring, dry mouth, and morning fatigue.

👉 If you wake up tired or with a dry mouth, start mouth taping—it’s a game-changer.

2. Electric Flossing Stick
Gum inflammation is a silent killer of nitric oxide.

✔ This electric flossing stick makes it easier to floss correctly, reaching deep below the gums.
✔ Reduces oral inflammation, which preserves your NO-producing bacteria.
✔ A must-have if you care about heart health and longevity.

👉 Flossing isn’t just about cavities—it’s about your entire body’s health.

3. Nasal Spray with Xylitol
Your nose is where nitric oxide (NO) production starts. But if your nasal passages are congested, you’re not making enough.

✔ Xylitol goes beyond saline alone—while saline simply rinses out mucus, xylitol actively prevents bacteria from sticking to nasal tissues, reducing the risk of infections and inflammation.
✔ Keeps airways moist and open for better NO production.

👉 If you wake up stuffy or have trouble breathing through your nose, use it daily. My favorite is this one because it doesn’t just rinse—it supports long-term sinus health by keeping bacteria in check while keeping your nasal passages clear.

4. Tongue Scraper
Your oral bacteria help create nitric oxide—but not if they’re buried under layers of gunk.

✔ Scraping removes odor-causing bacteria in seconds.
✔ Supports a balanced oral microbiome, key for NO production.
✔ Also prevents bad breath—because who wants that?

👉 If your tongue looks white or coated, you need to start scraping.

5. Magnesium
Most people are magnesium deficient, and that’s bad news for NO production.
✔ Magnesium is needed to activate nitric oxide synthase, the enzyme that makes NO.
✔ Helps relax blood vessels for better circulation.
✔ Supports deep sleep, recovery, and lower blood pressure.

👉 If you’re not already taking magnesium, start now—it’s a game-changer for NO and overall health.

All the best for a great weekend,
Mark

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