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04/12/2025

Studies have revealed that humming significantly increases nitric oxide production by the brain with some studies showing an incredible 1400% increase in just 10 seconds.

Nitric oxide is a gas that acts as a crucial chemical messenger in the body, primarily by relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow and blood pressure. This gas is produced in the brain, where it is synthesized by different cell types, including neurons, glial cells, and endothelial cells lining blood vessels.

Humming increases nitric oxide production by using oscillating airflow to improve gas exchange between the paranasal sinuses, which produce nitric oxide, and the nasal cavity.

Increased nitric oxide production is excellent for your health as it relaxes and widens blood vessels, which improves blood flow, lowers blood pressure and delivers more oxygen and nutrients to muscles and organs. This leads to benefits like improved cardiovascular health, better exercise performance and recovery, enhanced brain function and a stronger immune response.

NOTE: In my fact checking this, the AI Overview on google said “this claim is an exaggeration, nitric oxide production is increased by 15 fold not 1400%”… 15 fold is 1400% so just shows you can’t always trust AI…

SOURCE: Eddie Weitzberg, et al. Am J Respiratory Crit Care Med. 2002
See also: https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.200202-138BC

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This is your body fat.

Known medically as adipose tissue, this connective tissue comes in two main types: white and brown.

While white fat primarily stores energy and cushions organs, brown fat helps generate heat, especially in infants. Found under the skin, around internal organs, and even inside bones, adipose tissue is also an endocrine organ.

That's right — your body fat thinks.

Adipose tissue talks to your brain and organs, making it a vital part of your health—not just extra weight.

Body fat isn’t just an energy reserve. It’s an active, intelligent participant in your body’s overall health. It communicates with your brain and other organs through hormone signals, regulating hunger, metabolism, and even immunity. This means fat is deeply integrated into how the body manages everything from temperature to glucose balance.

However, too much or too little of this tissue can disrupt its carefully tuned functions.

When adipose tissue becomes overwhelmed—as in obesity—fat cells enlarge, triggering inflammation and metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and heart disease. Ironically, too little fat poses similar issues due to the body’s lack of storage capacity for essential lipids.

With the rise in obesity-related conditions, understanding adipose tissue’s role is crucial. Maintaining healthy fat levels through balanced nutrition and regular exercise isn’t just about appearance—it’s about preserving a critical organ that silently shapes our health from the inside out.

Source: Cleveland Clinic. "Adipose Tissue (Body Fat)." 2025

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