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 just ordered a couple of bottles of the Ethyl Ester L-Arginine and I have my fingers crossed. I will report back on how it worked once I have it and have used it for a few days.

Id like to hear what you think about the taste, assuming its not in capsule form.
 
I quit the HGW, too. I used it for several weeks, but via process of elimination (no pun intended), I found out it was the the one ingredient that making me head to the bathroom 10-15 minutes after my shakes. I can't say that I noticed a difference eitehr way.
 
I quit the HGW, too. I used it for several weeks, but via process of elimination (no pun intended), I found out it was the the one ingredient that making me head to the bathroom 10-15 minutes after my shakes. I can't say that I noticed a difference eitehr way.

I am surprised to hear this because I have the worst stomach ever and so many things give me gas and or diarrhea but Horny Goat Weed seems to be fine with my stomach but I will NEVER touch L Arginine again, it absolutely kills my stomach but luckily Citrulline does not which is better anyways. My stack is working well and I hope it stays that way. I have played around with it the last couple months adding and cutting out things although some days I feel like I am taking to much and would like to cut one or two things out but then again a lot of what I am taking is for other health benefits as well as my blood pressure and the gym....

So anyone have input on my question regarding long term daily use of Horny Goat Weed?
 
I am surprised to hear this because I have the worst stomach ever and so many things give me gas and or diarrhea but Horny Goat Weed seems to be fine with my stomach but I will NEVER touch L Arginine again, it absolutely kills my stomach but luckily Citrulline does not which is better anyways. My stack is working well and I hope it stays that way. I have played around with it the last couple months adding and cutting out things although some days I feel like I am taking to much and would like to cut one or two things out but then again a lot of what I am taking is for other health benefits as well as my blood pressure and the gym....

Sorry for the spelling mistakes in my earlier post...



I had the same experience with Arginine. I will never use it again either. I'm 99% sure that I won't touch this new pill Gene is commenting on, either. I get results from citrulline/malate 2:1. Although, I can't over-do it with citrulline, either. 5g or so seems to be my limit (in 2 doses, mixed in yogurt or blended with food, not dissolved in water).

I can't imagine this pill working any better...but if it sweeps the nation with favorable reviews from folks that couldn't tolerate the previous version, I suppose I'll have to try it.

Yes, I also found better success when I alternated dosing or mixing things up. I also take a few other things (HMB, carnitine fumarate, ubiquinol....) and I found out that splitting the stack in half seemed to work better for me, including the ED drugs. So, if my stack were to include a dozen different supps/drugs, I'll take half one day, the other half the next. Taking everything multiple times a day was overkill.
 
Gene would probably be best to ask if he's been with it long-term. I gave it up, expensive (I thought)

Not expensive unless you get the 40% - 60% stuff however not many places have that and I've only seen a couple with that high of a percentage that looked legit but yes very pricey, I wont spend that kind of money on it plus heard the higher percentage stuff can have more side effects. I just use the 10% bulk powder from bulksupplements at 500mg twice a day. I know 10% is not "the good stuff" but it does seem to help. I get my pine bark extract and HGW from them but I found another Citrulline I like better. There prices are great, I think I paid $14 for the pine bark and its 400 servings and I do a serving a day since its around 200mg per serving which seems to be good so $14 for over a year supply, amazing. I definitely recommend that site, there products seem good and ive ordered twice now with fast shipping and good communication, again I do prefer a different Citrulline brand though but I am sure theres is fine............hopefully I can get some feedback on HGW daily long term.

Sorry for the spelling mistakes in my earlier post...



I had the same experience with Arginine. I will never use it again either. I'm 99% sure that I won't touch this new pill Gene is commenting on, either. I get results from citrulline/malate 2:1. Although, I can't over-do it with citrulline, either. 5g or so seems to be my limit (in 2 doses, mixed in yogurt or blended with food, not dissolved in water).

I can't imagine this pill working any better...but if it sweeps the nation with favorable reviews from folks that couldn't tolerate the previous version, I suppose I'll have to try it.

Yes, I also found better success when I alternated dosing or mixing things up. I also take a few other things (HMB, carnitine fumarate, ubiquinol....) and I found out that splitting the stack in half seemed to work better for me, including the ED drugs. So, if my stack were to include a dozen different supps/drugs, I'll take half one day, the other half the next. Taking everything multiple times a day was overkill.

I wouldn't bother with that Arginine, I have tried it as a pre workout in the past and it did the same thing to my stomach. Its not new its definitely been around for a little bit, I bought it at Vitamin Shoppe years ago. I agree with switching things up and finding what works but I don't do it the way you do, I do however split my dose in half for my supplements and do twice a day so morning and night.
 
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Id like to hear what you think about the taste, assuming its not in capsule form.

OMFG!

I take 5-10 grams powder citrulline 2x a day. Taste is somewhat bitter but can be mostly masked by the bcaa's I mix it with.

I just received the ethyl ester powder I ordered and had my first taste. Unbearable.
Im going to spill this out and try it with something else. I also threw in 2 scoops so i'll cut back to one.
 
Any suggestions how to adjust the protocol if one is not doing workouts?
Also, does it make sense, before one reaches acceptable T level?
 
Sweet thread, I am really curious about the stack myself.

However I started back at the beginning and I came across the link to the site to find the Cialis without a Rx. I clicked it and it brought up a different window about private browsing. I made a few attempts to just close that down and move forward. Then a pop up about all my important information being stolen and that I would have to call a certain telephone number to avoid it. Which I did not do. Along with a message that I was blocked from the site.

Any thoughts on why this happened to me?
 
Sweet thread, I am really curious about the stack myself.

However I started back at the beginning and I came across the link to the site to find the Cialis without a Rx. I clicked it and it brought up a different window about private browsing. I made a few attempts to just close that down and move forward. Then a pop up about all my important information being stolen and that I would have to call a certain telephone number to avoid it. Which I did not do. Along with a message that I was blocked from the site.

Any thoughts on why this happened to me?

user error?
 
I didn't see anyone list mention Vitamin C combined with garlic to boost NO. I found a study that shows that 2 grams of vitamin c and 4 capsules (containing 6 mg of allicin and 13.2 mg of allicin) boosted nitric oxide by 200%. I was able to find that particular garlic extract and it did seem to help with erections but man, it sure has a nasty after taste. I split the dosage, so 1 gram vitamin c and 2 garlic caps 2x day.

https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/elsevier/cellular-effects-of-garlic-supplements-and-antioxidant-vitamins-in-ZgYvrPz9tr
 
I didn't see anyone list mention Vitamin C combined with garlic to boost NO. I found a study that shows that 2 grams of vitamin c and 4 capsules (containing 6 mg of allicin and 13.2 mg of allicin) boosted nitric oxide by 200%. I was able to find that particular garlic extract and it did seem to help with erections but man, it sure has a nasty after taste. I split the dosage, so 1 gram vitamin c and 2 garlic caps 2x day.

https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/elsevier/cellular-effects-of-garlic-supplements-and-antioxidant-vitamins-in-ZgYvrPz9tr
Garlic: please recommend a supplement

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?9760-Garlic-please-recommend-a-supplement
 

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