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Cathy Eason: Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life

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Episode 73: How to Boost Your Blood Flow, Brain Power & Recovery with Nitric Oxide: Cathy Eason with Berkeley Life


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🎙️ Episode Summary:


In this episode of the BiohackerBlondie Podcast, Jenny dives deep into the power of nitric oxide (NO)—often called the “miracle molecule”—with Cathy Eason, a Clinical Educator at Berkeley Life and a seasoned Functional Nutritionist with decades of clinical experience.


Cathy unpacks how nitric oxide is essential for vascular health, cognitive function, mitochondrial energy, and healthy aging, and how most people—especially over the age of 40—aren’t producing enough of it.


Berkeley Life’s at-home saliva strip testing and clinically supported nitrate supplementation make nitric oxide optimization easier and more accessible than ever. If you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, poor circulation, or high blood pressure—or just want to optimize your performance and longevity—this episode is for you.


🔬 What You’ll Learn:


💥 The Power of Nitric Oxide (NO):

  • Why nitric oxide is a critical signaling molecule for cardiovascular health and cellular energy.

  • How it supports vasodilation, allowing for better blood flow and nutrient delivery.

  • Why your body’s ability to make NO declines with age, stress, and lifestyle choices.


🧪 Testing + Monitoring NO:

  • How to use Berkeley Life’s saliva test strips to track your nitric oxide levels at home.

  • The difference between endogenous and exogenous nitric oxide pathways—and why both matter.

  • Why people over 40, those on antacids, or with poor oral microbiomes often have impaired NO production.


🥬 Food, Lifestyle & Oral Health Factors:

  • Why leafy greens like spinach, arugula, and beets are nitrate powerhouses—but aren’t always enough.

  • How antibacterial mouthwash and fluoride toothpastes can disrupt nitrate-reducing oral bacteria.

  • Why oral microbiome health is a key part of the nitric oxide equation.


🔬 Supplementation & Science:

  • How Berkeley Life’s nitrate-based supplements work to raise NO levels naturally.

  • What makes their formulation different: science-backed dosing, pharmaceutical-grade quality, and effective delivery.

  • Clinical use cases including support for blood pressure, insulin resistance, cognitive function, and athletic performance.


🧬 Key Takeaways:

  • Nitric oxide is essential for mitochondrial function, heart health, brain performance, and immune regulation.

  • Age, oral health, medications, and poor diet can all reduce nitric oxide production.

  • Saliva strips provide instant feedback on your NO levels and are a great biohacking tool.

  • Berkeley Life’s supplement provides a safe, nitrate-rich option for restoring nitric oxide and supporting healthy blood flow.


💡 Cathy’s Clinical Perspective:

  • Functional health starts with foundational systems—vascular health is often overlooked.

  • You can’t fix what you don’t measure—use data to guide decisions.

  • Oral health, gut health, and mitochondrial health are interconnected—NO is the thread.


🛍️ Products & Tools Mentioned:

  • Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Support – Nitrate-based capsules to naturally support NO levels.

  • Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Test Strips – Saliva-based strips to instantly assess NO status.

  • Fluoride-free, alcohol-free mouth rinses to protect nitrate-reducing oral bacteria.

  • Functional nutrition approaches to boosting NO naturally via diet and lifestyle.

  • Berkeley Life Instagram


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