Efeito do uso de suplementos alimentares a base de óxido nítrico em praticantes de exercício físico

Abstract

This work was conducted through literature review aimed to review on the effects of supplement use with vasodilator function, specifically the products of nitric oxide as ergogenic aid for practicing physical exercise. The quest for health maintenance and improvement of fitness currently has grown and this has led many people to practice different forms of exercise in gyms. In the endless search for a shapely physique, physically active and exercise utilize various resources to achieve their goals. Among the more resources are used as food supplements , whose million dollar industry , is tempting proposals and promises fabulous results . A supplement that has been widely used in recent times is that arginine is the primary precursor of nitric oxide (NO). NO is a potent vasodilator , it relaxes the smooth muscle of the arteries causing the blood pressure to lower and blood flow to the muscles increases. It is assumed that with this increased blood flow to the muscles, there is greater release of nutrients and oxygen and thus muscle growth is enhanced. However, from the studies analyzed, it is concluded, therefore, that the use of dietary supplements generators of NO do not promote results in improved muscle performance and increased hypertrophy in practitioners of physical exercise Keywords: Physical Exercise, Dietary Supplements, Arginine, Nitric Oxide.