Compositions including ammonia oxidizing bacteria to increase production of nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors and methods of using same
OwnerDavid R. Whitlockinventor
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Abstract
A method of enhancing health through the generation in close proximity of a surface of a subject, nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors using bacteria adapted to oxidize ammonia and urea derived from perspiration is described. Local and systemic effects are described including reduction in vascular disease, enhancement of sexual function, improved skin health, and reduced transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
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A method of supplying nitric oxide to a subject comprising:
- applying ammonia oxidizing bacteria to a surface of the subject in an effective amount to cause the bacteria to metabolize a component selected from the group consisting of ammonia, ammonium salts and urea on the surface into any of the nitric oxide, a nitric oxide precursor, or combinations thereof.
A topical preparation for application to a surface of a subject comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria that metabolizes perspiration when present, into any of nitric oxide, nitric oxide precursors, or combinations thereof.
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