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)

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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Maybe just leave the Arginine out of the 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)



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)

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I just want to clarify on this... Gene I ordered the Arginine from Nutrakey but I got capsules... The bottle says a serving is 2 capsules (1000 MG) and to take twice daily... Is it beneficial to take the 3,000 (6 capsules) for each stack? I am good with it just want to make sure it is beneficial.... By the way it was nice ordering from them because they threw in a ton of freebie's for a pretty small order...

 

Remember you see arginine dosing in grams, big dose grams, because about half of it doesn't pass through. Its kind of a situation where if you want the benefit of say 1000mg, you need to take 2000mg. You should not take more than 5g though. Not surprised the bottle lists a low dose of 1000mg. Which that may very well work as intended for most men, there's a thing I like to call that is "Clinically Effective Doses" and most labels aren't going to reflect that.

 

If anyone wants to save a few $$$ I get my L-Citrulline Malate at Powder City as well as Pine Bark powder a suitable sub for the Pycnogenol I suppose. I get the L-Citrulline for 24.07 for 500 grams which should last close to two months. Remember I take the 3 grams of this 3X daily instead of the 1.5 grams 3X daily since I am usually skipping the L-Arginine.

 

Using powders mixed in water is a far more economical way to do this.

 

I just want to clarify on this... Gene I ordered the Arginine from Nutrakey but I got capsules... The bottle says a serving is 2 capsules (1000 MG) and to take twice daily... Is it beneficial to take the 3,000 (6 capsules) for each stack? I am good with it just want to make sure it is beneficial.... By the way it was nice ordering from them because they threw in a ton of freebie's for a pretty small order...

Yes, it's fine to take 3 times a day.

I got it in powder form as I add it to my pre and post workout shakes as it mixes well.

Yes, they are a good company with a lot of excellent quality products.

 

I want to be clear that Gene helped me a lot. The fact that I don't follow the exact script is more of just noticing that what I am doing is working very well. But you will not do wrong following the exact program and trust me you will know if it's working.

I always felt like this thread helped me every bit as much if not more than Test Cyp

 

I want to be clear that Gene helped me a lot. The fact that I don't follow the exact script is more of just noticing that what I am doing is working very well. But you will not do wrong following the exact program and trust me you will know if it's working.

I always felt like this thread helped me every bit as much if not more than Test Cyp

Thank you midlifealpha (great handle btw) for the kind words; if I can help one man it's worth the world to me and why we created Excel Male in the first place!

My stacks works for me so I shared it...by no means does anyone need to follow it a "T".

One can try various combinations of the stack to see what works for them, their time and their budgets.

Of course the foundation of the stack is the Tadalafil which I am a huge proponent of it's use as an anti aging formula for men due to all the health benefits it provides...to me it's a gift from God for men.

Mix and match guys and see what works for you.

BTW, this stack is so healthy for men it's not even funny; even increases endogenous GH when taken before bed

 

Gene 5mg twice a day of tadalafil ok to do long term?
I have been thinking about adding this to my list of supplements......though kind of expensive.
I guess adc and secure tabs is a good place to order? Do u do the buy a prepaid credit card and put your orders on that instead of your own personal?
Thanks

 

Sorry if this has been covered, but this thread is so popular / huge it is tough to search the whole thing

I started Gene's stack (minus the Doxazosin and Cialis) in October and it's been great!

Now I'm looking to add the Doxazosin and Cialis. I don't have a script for either, so is there an online spot to order both together? I have searched Secure Tabs and All Day Chemist, but they each only seem to have one but not the other. Unless I am missing it, which could be the case.

Thanks!

 

ADC has both I would personally stick with Cipla or try Hertero brand which I haven't tried yet. They also have Doxocard. Check out the other thread with link to research chem.

 

Why can't we simply eat beets?

 

ADC has both I would personally stick with Cipla or try Hertero brand which I haven't tried yet. They also have Doxocard. Check out the other thread with link to research chem.

I think I'm all good now. Just waiting on my order to arrive.

 

Gene,
Thanks for input.
Will your stack benefit ED issues if I were to do 2 1/2 mg of Cialis instead of 5?

 

Gene,
Thanks for input.
Will your stack benefit ED issues if I were to do 2 1/2 mg of Cialis instead of 5?

Only way to know is try that dose and see if it works for you.

 

Gene,
Thanks for input.
Will your stack benefit ED issues if I were to do 2 1/2 mg of Cialis instead of 5?

I am successful with 2.5 of Cialis in the morning and 5 in the evening. Gene's right, give it a try and see how you respond.

 

Why can't we simply eat beets?

I take the beetroot powder once a day. I used to juice a whole beet as TRT advocate Mike Cernovich is big on it. However I try to stay in ketosis and it's just too many carbs in one serving. Eating an entire beet just doesn't sound good at all.

 

I am one week into this and my morning erections are back and veins are popping good... This is without any of the prescriptions yet... I will wait and see what Dr. Saya says on that next week at my first consult with Defy... So far and early on I am very pleased!!!

 

I'm on everything per the stack except for dose change of 300mg icariin, 60mg pycnogol, and 2g of citruline per serving. Only because those were the closest doses I was able to find. The citruline comes with a 2g scoop. The Doxicard just shipped today. Thanks for sharing knowledge and your time to help other guys out Gene!

Definitely works great. Almost too strong during the week and a waste of erections! It's been about a week since I started. Hope it lasts! Just a heads up if you have ED and are responding to this stack you probably have a certain degree of asymptomatic cardio vascular disease as I do. Could be zero, slight, or potentially more. Get your lipids in order guys.

 

I'm on everything per the stack except for 300mg icariin, 60mg pycnogol, and 2g of citruline per serving. Only because those were the closest doses I was able to find. The citruline comes with a 2g scoop. The Doxicard just shipped today. Thanks for sharing knowledge and your time to help other guys out Gene!

Definitely works great. Almost too strong during the week and a waste of erections! It's been about a week since I started. Hope it lasts! Just a heads up if you have ED and are responding to this stack you probably have a certain degree of asymptomatic cardio vascular disease as I do. Could be zero, slight, or potentially more. Get your lipids in order guys.

I worked shoulders yesterday and my pump was extreme to say the least.... And I haven't even started the Cialis yet!!! Can't wait to add that and see what happens...