Boost Your Biology with Lucas Aoun 310. Hacking Erections, Nitric Oxide For Bigger Pumps & Biohacking
Apr 7, 2025
Jordan Tsanev, known as Semtex, is a passionate biohacker who dives deep into nitric oxide production and its effects on sexual and gym performance. He shares his journey of self-experimentation, exploring the crucial roles of sodium, hydration, and nutrients like arugula in enhancing nitric oxide levels. The discussion covers the importance of lifestyle factors, the risks of medications like finasteride, and innovative supplements like Catuaba for boosting dopamine. Expect enlightening insights into optimizing health and performance through disciplined biohacking!
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From Neuropathy To Nitric Oxide Experiments
- Jordan traced his interest to personal neuropathy that caused continuous penile nerve pain and led him to research solutions.
- That experience pushed him to test hundreds of nitric-oxide strategies and quantify effects with saliva strips.
Fix Sodium And Hydration First
- Prioritize sodium and hydration to get reliable gym pumps before relying on supplements like citrulline or glycerol.
- If sodium or hydration are low, nitric-oxide boosters will not produce the same splitting pump.
Use Saliva Strips To Quantify NO
- Use saliva nitrate test strips as a practical proxy to track nitric oxide changes from foods and supplements.
- Establish a personal baseline (e.g., fixed arugula dose) and test sparing or upregulating interventions against it.