Welcome to Functional Roots! Dive deep with Amanda, Heather, and the remarkable Dr. Nathan Bryan as they unveil the links between oral health, nitric oxide, and overall wellness.

Learn about Dr. Bryan’s journey, groundbreaking research, and how nitric oxide impacts cardiovascular health, insulin resistance, and more.

Whether you’re a dental professional, wellness enthusiast, or curious about natural health, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips.

Grab your herbal tea and join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!00:00 Introduction to Functional Roots00:35 Meet Dr. Nathan Bryan: Nitric Oxide Expert03:02 Dr. Bryan's Journey into Nitric Oxide Research05:50 Understanding Nitric Oxide Pathways09:54 The Role of Oral and Gut Microbiome in Nitric Oxide Production11:54 Impact of Lifestyle and Medications on Nitric Oxide14:22 Challenges in Modern Medicine and Dentistry35:49 Chinese Medicine and Nitric Oxide40:02 Discussing the Teeth Mask and Product Evolution40:30 Clinical Testing and Nitric Oxide Measurement41:56 Salivary Test Strips and Oral Health44:14 The Importance of Beneficial Bacteria47:28 Addressing Cardiovascular Disease Through Oral Health48:49 Revisiting Nitric Oxide Strips and Supplementation53:19 Dietary Sources and Challenges of Nitric Oxide57:29 The Role of Processed Foods and Sodium Nitrate01:01:38 Developing Effective Nitric Oxide Supplements01:12:23 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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Introduction to Functional Roots

Welcome to Functional Roots where whole body wellness begins in the mouth....

Podcast Format and Updates

Okay, so this is gonna be a non-typical podcast because....

Amanda's Certification Journey

And the first thing that I want to do is just congratulate Amanda because she has worked diligently to get her....

Heather's Educational Initiatives

Yeah, so I am I've been working on education for, I feel seven months now....

Building the Saliva Sleuth Community

So I purchased an app and I'm building saliva sleuth community....

Global Reach and Listener Engagement

It was interesting, Amanda, I don't know if I had a chance to tell you, but someone from Switzerland....

Salivary Diagnostics and Education

This week I had a conversation salivary diagnostic isn't part of didactic treatments in education yet, I have been connected with someone who....

Exciting Developments in Dental Hygiene Education

So I think that's very exciting for those students at the University of New Mexico School of Dental Hygiene....

Challenges in Oral Health Diagnostics

The micro the microbes, like that's the foundation of oral health....

Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

Okay, we're winding down 2025....

Upcoming Speaking Engagements and Conferences

I don't have anything in person yet, so a dental conferences, if you want to hear me in person, I would love to....

Networking and Community Building

And then locally, how we were talking about getting business off the ground, but I went to a networking event at my local health and wellness store....

Concluding Remarks and Future Plans

Yeah, I think that's the goal....

Dive into a captivating discussion that challenges the traditional boundaries of dental health! In this episode, we explore the deep and powerful connections between oral health and overall wellness. Learn how your mouth can be a window to your body's health, identifying chronic diseases and uncovering potential issues through microbiome and functional testing. Discover why integrating dental history into medical evaluations can revolutionize patient care, and hear compelling arguments for why dental professionals should collaborate more with functional healthcare providers. Like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness about this vital, but often overlooked, aspect of health!