Stacy Sims on Nitrate
3 episodes · 6 references · 2026
- Sims warns nitrates decrease performance in premenopausal women by interfering with vasomotor function and endothelial blood vessel function, since estrogen already handles vasodilation - Sims recommends nitrates for post-menopausal and late perimenopausal women, where reduced estrogen means exogenous nitrate effectively restores vasodilation - No specific doses, brands, or food sources mentioned; evidence is based on hormonal status rather than clinical trial data
View full Nitrate page with research, safety, and pricing →“In post-menopausal women and late permenopausal women, nitrates work great because we have a reduction in estrogen. So now that exogenous nitrate comes in and helps with vasodilation.”
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