# Beets, Supplements, and the Biggest Nitric Oxide Myth: Dr. Nathan S Bryan & Dallas McClain

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Podcast: [Biohackers World Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohackers-world-podcast-7100761)
Published: 2026-01-29T17:43:33+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1260

## Resource

What if one missing molecule is quietly sabotaging your energy, circulation, and long-term health, even if you’re “doing everything right”? At the Biohackers World Conference, Dallas McClain sits down with Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, one of the world’s leading nitric oxide researchers and Founder of Bryan Therapeutics, to challenge some of the most common beliefs around nitric oxide, beets, and popular “NO boosters.” Dr. Bryan explains why most beet-based supplements fail to meaningfully increase nitric oxide, how blood sugar spikes, oral bacteria, and environmental factors shut down nitric oxide production, and why this molecule is essential for blood flow, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, and inflammation control. This conversation cuts through supplement marketing and focuses on real human physiology, giving you practical insight to make smarter choices about nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term vascular health starting now.

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