Nitric+Oxide

= Nitric oxide, also known as nitrogen monoxide, is a molecule with chemical formula NO. = Nitric oxide is a by-product of combustion of substances in the air, as in automobile engines, fossil fuel power plants, and is produced naturally during the electrical discharges of lightning in thunderstorms. Nitric Oxide is a vasodilator in humans and animals which thins the blood and dilates the blood vessels.

Nitric Oxide is used by living organisms often. It is very successful in helping carry gases to tissues throughout the body. If there is difficulty producing NO it can lead to difficulties with circulation and other cardiovascular functions. It has been used in the medical fields for such things as remedies for high blood pressure, weight loss, and increased energy. It is also found in over the counter supplements. These supplements claim to help muscles grow faster and slow down recovery time between workouts.

Nitric oxide in the air may convert to nitric acid, which has been implicated in acid rain.

Derivatives
Oxidized (cationic) and reduced (anionic) derivatives of many of these oxides exist: nitrite (NO2-), nitrate (NO3-), nitronium (NO2+), and nitrosonium (NO+). NO2 is intermediate between nitrite and nitronium: NO2+ + e− → NO2NO2 + e− → NO2−