Biotech Nobel Prize gas lives in your nasal passages

For decades, nitric oxide was simply a toxic by-product that created smog. Then, in 1998, three scientists won a Nobel Prize for discovering it is also a vital signaling molecule in our arteries. Nobel laureate Louis Ignarro observed how this tiny gas—just one atom of nitrogen and one of oxygen—tells blood vessels to relax and dilate. That’s how Viagra works, too, but you can get the same effect by breathing right.

Your paranasal sinuses store a stash of nitric oxide, waiting to be inhaled. With each soft nose breath, you funnel it into your lungs, where it’s carried by the bloodstream to every organ. The result: lower blood pressure, smoother circulation, and less strain on your heart. Harvard cardiologists call it ‘‘nature’s own vascular tonic.’”

You might think you need a lab to measure this, but simple humming does the trick. When you hum, the vibrations clear your sinus passages and supercharge nitric oxide release. In just one study, humming increased nasal nitric oxide fifteen-fold versus quiet exhaling. Combine that with nitrate-rich salads or beet juice, and you’re priming your arteries for peak performance.

This isn’t fringe science—it’s what major cardiac centers recommend for holistic heart health. You’re not just breathing; you’re running a live nitric oxide infusion line for your body. The Nobel Prize didn’t just reward frying pans—your nose is also a powerhouse, if you learn to breathe right.

Take a moment now to close your lips, breathe gently through your nose, and hum for five seconds on each exhale. Feel the soft vibration in your sinuses as nitric oxide surges. Try it once an hour, or whenever you’re stuck in traffic. Then load your plate with spinach or sip beet juice—all without a prescription.