Gene's Nitric Oxide Stack

Many have used this stack for massive hard pumps in the gym, significant vascularity and excellent erectile function not discounting the health benefits. If you're looking for any of these benefits and more...give it a try!

Nitric Oxide Stack
Bed Time
5 mg of Tadalafil (Cialis)
3000 mg of L-Arginine
1500 mg of L-Citrulline
50 mg of Pycnogenol
150 mg of Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)
1 mg of Doxazosin (Alpha Blocker)


Morning
3000 mg of L-Arginine
1500 mg of L-Citrulline
50 mg of Pycnogenol
150 mg of Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)


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Afternoon
5 mg of Tadalafil (Cialis)
3000 mg of L-Arginine
1500 mg of L-Citrulline
50 mg of Pycnogenol
150 mg of Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)
1 mg of Doxazosin (Alpha Blocker)



More Than a Muscle Pump: The Surprising Science of the Nitric Oxide Stack

In the biohacking world, we often chase complex peptides or experimental compounds, but we frequently overlook the most fundamental currency of life: blood flow. In the quest for longevity, systemic vascular efficiency is the baseline upon which all other health markers are built. As we age, our ability to maintain vasodilatory capacity diminishes, impacting everything from cognitive sharpness to metabolic health. "Gene’s Nitric Oxide Stack," a protocol born and refined within the ExcelMale community, has emerged as a definitive solution for men seeking to optimize this system. This isn't just a gym supplement routine; it is a sophisticated approach to anti-aging that leverages amino acids and targeted pharmaceutical interventions to restore the body’s most vital delivery mechanism.

Beyond the Mirror: The Science of the Sustained Pump​

For the average gym-goer, the "pump" is a transient aesthetic goal—a fleeting moment of muscle fullness. However, for a longevity specialist, a "harder pump" and increased vascularity are indicators of high-functioning endothelial health. The Nitric Oxide Stack is engineered to produce a state of vasodilation that doesn't simply vanish when you rack the weights.

By optimizing the nitric oxide signaling pathway, this protocol facilitates a sustained pump that carries through your daily life. This is a critical distinction: the visual vascularity is a proxy for your body’s ability to keep its "pipes" open. When you maintain that fullness hours after a workout, you are essentially providing proof of concept that your circulatory system is operating at peak efficiency, ensuring constant nutrient delivery to peripheral tissues.

The Foundation of Performance: Hard Science for Sexual Vitality​

One of the most immediate benefits of systemic vasodilation is the restoration of sexual function. From a clinical perspective, erection quality is often the "canary in the coal mine" for cardiovascular health. Because the Nitric Oxide Stack focuses on the root physiological requirements of performance—blood flow and retention—it provides a robust alternative to temporary fixes.

A Serious Solution for Erection Quality and Duration

This stack addresses both the quality and the duration of erections with clinical precision. For men navigating the aging process, this is not a matter of vanity, but of maintaining vital physiological function. By ensuring the vascular system can respond effectively to neurological signals, the protocol allows for a level of performance that many mistakenly believe is lost to time.

The Ultimate Nootropic: Future-Proofing the Neocortex​

Perhaps the most compelling argument for nitric oxide optimization is the "bodybuilder to brain health" pipeline. While most men start this stack for its physical benefits, they are unknowingly deploying a powerful shield against age-related cognitive decline. As we age, the micro-vasculature within the brain tends to narrow and tighten, a process that starves the brain of oxygen and is a primary driver of age-related dementia.

The stack acts as a nootropic by ensuring that the brain's smallest vessels remain dilated and resilient. This ensures that the neocortex and other critical regions receive a constant supply of the nutrients required for cognitive longevity. As the source material highlights:

"by increasing nitric oxide and getting that vascular dilation we're getting oxygen blood and nutrients in the areas of the brain that can provide us with a great anti-aging benefit in terms of neurological health."

The irony is profound: a protocol often associated with the bicep curl may actually be one of your most effective tools for protecting your mind.

Systemic Management: Blood Pressure and Prostate Function​

The benefits of the stack extend into the deeper mechanics of men’s health, specifically regarding the relaxation of smooth muscle tissue. This is particularly relevant for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) and blood pressure management. Nitric oxide serves as a signal for these tissues to relax, directly easing the "inability to ease the problems" that typically characterize age-related prostate issues.

The secondary physiological advantages of this systemic relaxation include:

  • Vascular Tension Reduction: Significant support for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels by reducing resistance within the arterial walls.
  • Prostate Relief: Improvement in quality of life by relaxing the prostatic smooth muscle, easing the mechanical symptoms of BPH.
  • Reduced Cardiac Load: By improving systemic flow, the heart is not required to pump against the same level of resistance, preserving cardiovascular longevity.

The Future of Your Vascular Health​

"Gene’s Nitric Oxide Stack" is far from a theoretical exercise; it is a "living protocol" backed by years of community peer-review within the ExcelMale community. The "enormously long" and widely viewed thread on ExcelMale.com serves as a testament to the real-world efficacy of this stack, offering a repository of shared experiences and optimization strategies.

This multi-front approach to anti-aging represents the best of biohacking: using fundamental biological pathways to solve complex aging problems. By focusing on the delivery system itself, we can protect our brains, our hearts, and our vitality simultaneously.

If blood flow is the delivery system for every nutrient your body needs, what happens to your longevity when you finally optimize that system?


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I started Gene's stacker but have not received my Tadalafil from Securetabs and Doxazosin. Expecting them as soon as possible meaning couple weeks most likely.
I did have two 10 mgs of Tadalafil and used those once a night as per Gene's suggestion if you don't have 5 mgs twice a day. Nothing the first day but woke up last night with about 3/4 wood. Not sure I can attribute that to the Tadalafil or the other ingredients but I hope once I do have the entire list good things happen. At the gym I can't honestly say I have seen a great difference but I am not one to spend more than an hour 5-6 days a week there. I do interval training, weights but not a lot and stretching.
Will report the results once I am on the full regiment of Gene's stacked ingredients.

You just started so give your body some time to acclimate. Once you get the Tadalafil and Doxazosin serum levels up and keep them consistent your ability to get a nice erection will be easier and morning wood, if you take before bed, will be like when you were a teenager again.

If you lift like I do, the pumps are just sick and I stay hard much longer after a workout as well.

Looks great in a tight tee shirt if you know what I mean;)
 
Thanks Gene appreciate what you are saying. I am planning blood work next Monday to see what some of my numbers look like such as E2, T2, etc.
Will post results once I am on the Tadalafil and Doxazosin for a few weeks. Morning wood is gone since no Tadalafil but just waiting on Securetabs to deliver it.
 
I've been reading this whole thread. It's a bit overwhelming and intimidating on first exposure to this stack. So let's say I'm doing "OK" in general, but I do fight some slight BP problems - so I feel I have a potential blood flow problem I'd like to address now rather than later (I'm in my mid 50's.) I'd like to dip my feet into the NO stack waters - but where would one start in terms of the safest addition first, and then work your way up? it is recommended to leave well alone unless there are specific issues?
 
I've been reading this whole thread. It's a bit overwhelming and intimidating on first exposure to this stack. So let's say I'm doing "OK" in general, but I do fight some slight BP problems - so I feel I have a potential blood flow problem I'd like to address now rather than later (I'm in my mid 50's.) I'd like to dip my feet into the NO stack waters - but where would one start in terms of the safest addition first, and then work your way up? it is recommended to leave well alone unless there are specific issues?

First, none of us are doctors, and you should consult with your doctor about your specific health issues.

So, the following are generalities that may or may not apply to a specific person.

Okay, I am assuming that "slight BP problems" is slight high blood pressure. One of the side effects of many of the supplements in the Stack is possible low blood pressure side effects (e.g. dizziness, lightheadedness), so slightly high blood pressure probably means you are less likely to encounter those.

IMHO the essential component is L-Citrulline. Since you are over 40, you may want to try the technique popularized by Dr Nathan Bryan (in the form of his somewhat expensive lozenges). Get L-Citrulline powder which is neutral tasting (not the very bitter Citrulline Malate). Get dried Beet powder. Dump the scoopful of Citrulline directly in your mouth, and about 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon of Beet Powder (Bryan's lozenges are a a total of 500mg including some other less important ingredients, so you don't need much, but extra Citrulline may be helpful, especially right before a workout.)

Research has showed that your mouth's saliva creates Nitric Oxide, and that pathway does not diminish with age, unlike some other NO production, so this is why Bryan uses lozenges.

Hopefully, Gene will comment, he has a lot more experience with all this.
 
I have my Pycnogenol now and waiting in the Tadalafil and Doxazosin. I hope to regain the wood I got using the 10mg of Tadalafil and see how the Doxazosin works out too.
Noticed a little more vein bulge at the gym today not sure if it was related to what I am taking or what but I an a bit stronger doing my arm exercises....
 
I know the question of cycling was raised earlier in the thread. Gene said not to do it. I have read some things on various websites that say you could cycle on/off of L-Arginine and even HGW. I've also read that L-Arginine isn't that effect but that L-Citrulline is better.

I use this stack and in no time I saw results! It works! My question is wondering if my body will adapt to it and over time, so it won't be as effective.
 
I am a month into this stack, with the exception of the Cialis as the order never arrived, with that said, I have experienced effective results. I was slightly skeptical about the Doxasin use, was experiencing vertigo and did not know if it was due to this drug only to find out during a Dr visit for a sinus issue, that I had slight inner ear swelling.
Duane
 
I am a month into this stack, with the exception of the Cialis as the order never arrived, with that said, I have experienced effective results. I was slightly skeptical about the Doxasin use, was experiencing vertigo and did not know if it was due to this drug only to find out during a Dr visit for a sinus issue, that I had slight inner ear swelling.
Duane
I would just talk to your doc about putting you on daily Cialis. I know that's only one dose/day but it's better than nothing at all. Just have the conversation and see what he will do. I did!
 
is not there a necessary dx such as bph for daily rx? at least of insurance coverage?

All I can say is that, in my case, my doc was able to get Cialis covered. I've had the same doc for over 20 years and he knows my medical history. I see your point though about insurance and coverage. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
 
I am a month into this stack, with the exception of the Cialis as the order never arrived,
Make sure you have the correct web site. If you read the thread, some people had used a very similar name, something like .com instead of .net, and ended up with a different web site. Every major web site has many copycat sites that are slightly different names.
 
Got my Doxazosin and waiting on the Cialis hope that gets me on my way to more NO and get larger veins.


You will, trust me.

Make sure to take this stack exactly as I have outlined for maximum impact on vascularity and hardness.

Wait to see how you look after a serious training session...and oh way...morning wood is outstanding:)
 
Let me understand this. Is this stack recommended "in general" for improvement of vascularity - or for those who have identified issues such as high BP or BPH?
 
I don't think you are reading this right at all. This is for those of us that want to build a better body increase NO and also morning wood or wood overall. I don't read anything in this for BP of BPH but it should help both antidotally.
 

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