What Is Nitric Oxide Surfer?
Nitric Oxide Surfer is a multi-ingredient nitric oxide supplement built around both pathways your body uses to make nitric oxide: the dietary nitrate route from beet root and spinach, and the amino acid route from L-arginine and L-citrulline. Each serving delivers 1000 mg of the blend, with 120 vegan capsules per bottle.
No supplement contains nitric oxide itself — it is a gas with a half-life measured in seconds. What you actually take are precursors your body converts into it, which is why formulation and dose transparency matter more than any label claim. If you want a single, isolated precursor instead, our L-Arginine HCl 1000 mg is the amino-acid-only option.
Nitric Oxide Supplement Benefits: What the Evidence Shows
The benefits below are drawn from human trials of the individual precursor classes in this formula, with the dose each result came from. That distinction matters: the evidence is for the ingredients, not for any brand's blend.
| Benefit Area |
Key Clinical Finding |
Dose Used in Trials |
| Exercise Efficiency |
Dietary nitrate reduced the oxygen cost of low-intensity exercise and extended high-intensity tolerance by 16%[1]Dietary Nitrate Reduces O2 Cost of Exercise — J Appl Physiol (2009) View source
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~5.1 mmol nitrate/day, 6 days |
| Blood Pressure |
Oral L-arginine lowered systolic 5.4 mmHg and diastolic 2.7 mmHg across 11 randomized trials[2]L-Arginine and Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis — Am Heart J (2011) View source
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4–24 g/day, 4–24 weeks |
| Training Output |
Citrulline malate raised repetitions to failure by 53% and reduced next-day soreness[3]Citrulline Malate and Resistance Exercise — J Strength Cond Res (2010) View source
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8 g, 60 min pre-session |
| Arterial Stiffness |
Short-term L-citrulline reduced arterial stiffness in middle-aged men[4]L-Citrulline and Arterial Stiffness — Br J Nutr (2011) View source
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5.6 g/day, 7 days |
| Male Sexual Health |
L-citrulline improved erection hardness scores in men with mild erectile dysfunction[5]L-Citrulline for Mild Erectile Dysfunction — Urology (2011) View source
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1.5 g/day, 1 month |
Our overview of what nitric oxide supplements actually do covers where the evidence is strong and where it thins out.
How a Nitric Oxide Booster Works: Two Pathways
Your body makes nitric oxide two independent ways, and most single-ingredient products only feed one of them. Covering both is the design logic behind this formula.
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The NOS pathway — nitric oxide synthase converts L-arginine directly into nitric oxide inside the vessel lining[6]Clinical Pharmacology of L-Arginine — Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol (2001) View source
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The nitrate–nitrite pathway — oral bacteria reduce dietary nitrate to nitrite, which becomes nitric oxide, and it works best when oxygen is scarce.
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Why both — the NOS route falters during intense exercise; the nitrate route is most active exactly then.
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Where nitrate comes from — vegetables supply around 80% of total dietary nitrate intake[7]Food Sources of Dietary Nitrate — Am J Clin Nutr (2009) View source
Inside the Formula: What Each Ingredient Does
Seven plant and amino acid components, each mapped to a specific step in nitric oxide production rather than added for label appeal. For the evidence behind the amino acid half of the blend, see what L-arginine is good for.
| Ingredient |
Pathway Role |
| Beet Root |
Primary dietary nitrate source; the most studied whole-food nitrate in exercise research |
| Spinach |
Additional inorganic nitrate plus magnesium for cardiovascular support |
| L-Arginine |
Direct substrate for nitric oxide synthase |
| L-Citrulline |
Converts to arginine in the kidneys, bypassing first-pass breakdown[8]L-Citrulline vs L-Arginine Pharmacokinetics — Br J Clin Pharmacol (2008) View source
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| Garlic |
Traditionally used for circulatory support; studied for effects on nitric oxide synthase activity |
| Rhodiola |
Adaptogen included for exercise-stress tolerance rather than direct nitric oxide output |
| Kudzu and Tribulus |
Traditional botanicals included for circulatory and male-vitality support |
Nitric Oxide Surfer vs Single-Ingredient L-Arginine
These two products solve different problems. The comparison below is the honest version: a blend covers more pathways, a single amino acid gives you exact dose control at a lower price.
| Criterion |
Nitric Oxide Surfer |
L-Arginine HCl |
| Pathways covered |
Both nitrate and amino acid |
Amino acid only |
| Per serving |
1000 mg blend, 120 capsules |
1000 mg single ingredient, 60 capsules |
| Dose control |
Fixed ratio across 7 components |
Exact — you set grams of arginine directly |
| Best for |
Daily circulation, male vitality, everyday training |
Hitting a specific 4–6 g trial dose for blood pressure |
| Onset |
Nitrate effects in 2–3 hours; full benefit over weeks |
Plasma peak in 60–90 minutes[9]L-Arginine Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Humans — Br J Clin Pharmacol (1998) View source
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| Limitation |
Individual ingredient grams are lower than isolated trial doses |
Misses the nitrate pathway entirely |
If you are weighing the two amino acids specifically, our comparison of L-citrulline vs L-arginine for nitric oxide breaks down the per-gram difference.
Nitric Oxide for Pump, Pre-Workout and Muscle Growth
Nitric oxide does not build muscle directly. It widens vessels so more oxygen and nutrients reach working fibres and metabolic waste clears faster, which is what people feel as pump and faster between-set recovery.
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Endurance efforts of 5 to 30 minutes — the strongest and most replicated effect.
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Repeated high-intensity sets — moderate benefit via reduced time to fatigue.
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Single-rep maximal strength — little change, since blood flow is not the limiting factor.
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Nitrate timing — plasma nitrite peaks about 2 to 3 hours after a dose, so take it earlier than an amino-acid pre-workout.
Our review of L-arginine for exercise and pre-workout covers which training types respond and which do not.
Nitric Oxide Supplements and Blood Pressure
Both pathways in this formula have blood-pressure evidence behind them, and both share the same pattern: the higher your starting reading, the larger the change. Adults already under 120/80 typically see little movement.
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Amino acid route — 5.4 mmHg average systolic reduction across 11 pooled randomized trials.
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Nitrate route — beetroot dose-response work shows plasma nitrite plateaus near 8.4 mmol, so more is not proportionally better[10]Beetroot Juice Dose-Response — J Appl Physiol (2013) View source
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Timeline — assess at 8 weeks of consistent daily use, not at 2.
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Caution — effects stack with antihypertensive medication.
The trial-level detail is in our article on L-arginine and blood pressure research.
Nitric Oxide for Men Over 40
Endothelial nitric oxide output declines roughly 10% per decade after age 30, which is why the over-40 group tends to notice the clearest response. Erectile tissue relies on the same vasodilation signal as the rest of the circulatory system.
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1.5 g/day L-citrulline improved erection hardness scores in men with mild dysfunction over 1 month.
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5 g/day L-arginine improved function in 31% of men with low nitric oxide markers, against 12% on placebo[11]L-Arginine for Erectile Dysfunction — BJU Int (1999) View source
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Low doses under-perform — 1.5 g/day of arginine alone was no better than placebo[12]L-Arginine First-Line ED Treatment — Urol Int (1999) View source
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Never stack with sildenafil or tadalafil without medical advice.
What Makes a Good Nitric Oxide Supplement
The market is crowded and label claims run well ahead of the evidence. Four checks separate a usable product from a placebo with good packaging.
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Disclosed amounts — a proprietary blend that hides per-ingredient grams cannot be compared to any trial.
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Nitrate stated in mg — ask for milligrams of nitrate, not milligrams of beet powder.
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Meaningful amino acid dose — 500 mg of arginine is roughly one tenth of a studied daily dose.
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Cost per gram, not per bottle — capsule count decides the real 30-day price.
Why Choose Remedy's Nitric Oxide Surfer
What you are paying for here is coverage of both pathways in one capsule, with an ingredient list you can actually read.
| What You Get |
Why It Matters |
| 1000 mg per serving |
A stated blend weight rather than an unlabelled scoop |
| 120 vegan capsules |
30 to 60 days of use depending on whether you run 2 or 4 capsules daily |
| Two pathways in one product |
Nitrate plus amino acid, instead of a single-mechanism powder |
| Whole-food nitrate sources |
Beet root and spinach rather than synthetic nitrate salts |
| No added sugar or flavouring |
Capsules avoid the sweeteners common in beet powders |
| Made in the USA |
Produced in a facility following current Good Manufacturing Practices |
How to Take Nitric Oxide Surfer
Timing depends on which pathway you are targeting. Nitrate conversion peaks 2 to 3 hours after a dose, while the amino acid component peaks at 60 to 90 minutes, so an earlier serving covers both by training time.
| Goal |
Serving |
Timing |
Time to Effect |
| Daily circulation |
1–2 capsules twice daily |
Morning and evening with food |
2–3 weeks |
| Pre-workout |
2 capsules |
90 min before training |
Same session |
| Endurance events |
2 capsules |
2–3 hours before start |
Same session |
| Male vitality |
1–2 capsules twice daily |
Consistent daily timing |
4–8 weeks |
| Starting out |
1 capsule twice daily |
With food |
Assess tolerance over 7 days |
Skip antibacterial mouthwash while using it — it removes the oral bacteria that convert nitrate to nitrite, which is a required step in that pathway. For amino-acid-specific dosing, see our guide to L-arginine dosage and timing.
Safety, Side Effects and Interactions
The precursors here are well tolerated at the doses used in research, and reviews found no kidney toxicity from L-arginine at intakes up to 30 g/day in healthy adults.[13]Renal Safety of L-Arginine — Nutrients (2018) View source The interactions below deserve more attention than the dose itself.
| Consideration |
Why It Matters |
What To Do |
| Recent heart attack |
9 g/day of L-arginine raised mortality in a 153-patient post-infarction trial[14]L-Arginine in Post-MI VINTAGE Trial — JAMA (2006) View source
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Avoid entirely |
| Nitrate medication |
Nitroglycerin and isosorbide act on the same pathway |
Do not combine without medical supervision |
| Blood pressure medication |
Additive lowering can cause dizziness on standing |
Log readings twice daily for the first 2 weeks |
| PDE5 inhibitors |
Sildenafil and tadalafil amplify the same signal |
Discuss with a clinician before stacking |
| Herpes simplex |
HSV replication uses arginine; lysine competes for the same transporter[15]L-Lysine and Recurrent Herpes Simplex — Dermatologica (1987) View source
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Ask a clinician before daily use |
| Beet-coloured urine |
Beet root pigment can tint urine or stool pink |
Harmless; no action needed |
| Pregnancy and nursing |
Botanical blends are not well studied in pregnancy |
Avoid unless directed by your provider |
Our guide to nitric oxide supplement side effects covers dose-dependent effects in more depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take Nitric Oxide Surfer? +
Take 1 to 2 capsules twice daily with food, which is 1000 to 2000 mg of the blend per serving. For training, take 2 capsules about 90 minutes before the session so the nitrate conversion peak lands during your workout. The bottle holds 120 capsules, or 30 to 60 days of use.
How long before nitric oxide supplements start working? +
Two timelines apply. The nitrate component converts to nitric oxide with a peak around 2 to 3 hours, so exercise effects can show the same day. Circulation, blood pressure, and vitality changes need 2 to 8 weeks of consistent daily use before they are measurable.
What is the best nitric oxide supplement? +
The strongest formulas disclose per-ingredient amounts and cover both pathways: 3 to 6 grams of amino acid precursors plus 400 to 500 mg of nitrate. Avoid proprietary blends that hide amounts. Compare cost per gram of active precursor over a 30-day supply rather than the price on the bottle.
Is this better than taking L-arginine alone? +
It depends on the goal. This blend covers both nitric oxide pathways in 1 capsule, which single-ingredient arginine does not. If you need an exact 4 to 6 gram arginine dose for blood pressure, isolated L-arginine HCl gives you that control. Many people use the blend daily and arginine on training days.
Do nitric oxide supplements really work for pump? +
The vasodilation is real, but the effect size varies. Dietary nitrate reduced the oxygen cost of exercise and extended high-intensity tolerance by 16% in controlled trials. Citrulline malate raised reps to failure by 53% at 8 grams. Effects are largest in untrained and recreationally active people.
Are nitric oxide supplements safe? +
For most healthy adults, yes. Risk assessment places the observed safe level for L-arginine near 30 grams per day, far above any serving here. The real issues are interactions rather than toxicity: nitrate drugs, blood pressure medication, and PDE5 inhibitors all stack with the same pathway.
What are the side effects of nitric oxide supplements? +
Mild digestive upset is most common, usually appearing within 2 hours of a serving. Beet root can tint urine or stool pink, which is harmless. Headache from vasodilation can occur in the first week. Lightheadedness suggests your blood pressure has dropped too far, so reduce to 1 capsule twice daily.
Can I take this with blood pressure medication? +
Only with your prescriber's knowledge. Both the nitrate and amino acid components lower blood pressure through nitric oxide, so effects add to ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Log readings twice daily for the first 2 weeks and report dizziness on standing.
Does it help with erectile function? +
Erectile tissue depends on the same nitric oxide signal as the rest of the vascular system. In trials, 1.5 grams of daily L-citrulline improved erection hardness scores in mild cases over 1 month, and 5 grams of L-arginine helped 31% of men with low nitric oxide markers. Never combine with PDE5 drugs unsupervised.
Why does mouthwash matter with nitric oxide supplements? +
The nitrate pathway needs oral bacteria to convert dietary nitrate into nitrite before your body can make nitric oxide from it. Broad-spectrum antibacterial mouthwash removes those bacteria and has been associated with reductions of up to 25% in nitric oxide output. Use an alcohol-free rinse or skip it before training.
Can women take Nitric Oxide Surfer? +
Yes. The circulation and exercise mechanisms do not differ by sex, and the serving is the same 1 to 2 capsules twice daily. The formula includes tribulus, a botanical traditionally used for male vitality, so women focused purely on circulation may prefer isolated L-arginine or beet root instead.
Who should not take a nitric oxide supplement? +
Anyone within 6 months of a heart attack should avoid it: a trial of 153 post-infarction patients on 9 grams of L-arginine daily was stopped early for excess deaths. Also avoid it with nitrate drugs, during pregnancy or nursing, and check with a clinician if you have herpes simplex or kidney disease.
What is actually in each capsule? +
A 1000 mg blend of 7 components: beet root and spinach for dietary nitrate, L-arginine and L-citrulline as amino acid precursors, plus garlic, rhodiola, kudzu, and tribulus. Capsules are vegan, with 120 per bottle and no added sugar or flavouring.
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