The Biophysics of Erections and Cardiovascular Health

Nitric oxide (NO) plays a key role in improving blood flow, especially to the penis, by relaxing blood vessel smooth muscle. To boost NO levels, UV and infrared light wavelengths have been shown to stimulate nitric oxide production, as these wavelengths can penetrate tissues and trigger mitochondrial activity, which is crucial for NO synthesis. Erection firmness and strength are excellent indicators of how well your cardiovascular system is functioning, as they directly reflect blood flow efficiency.

However, your heart issues are a more significant concern and need to be addressed if you're ever going to maintain a firm erection. Erection strength is not just about localized treatments; it’s about overall vascular health. I would focus on improving mitochondrial health, which is a major source of nitric oxide production, and addressing key cardiovascular markers like sdLDL, triglycerides, and inflammation markers such as hsCRP, IL-6, Homocysteine, and RT3. By improving these, you’ll enhance circulation, which will help with both erectile function and overall cardiovascular health, leading to more sustainable results in the long term.

Studies have investigated the role of nitric oxide (NO) stimulated by infrared and ultraviolet light in improving penile erections. One study demonstrated that ultraviolet (UV) light (365 nm) induced relaxation in isolated rabbit corpus cavernosum, which was mediated by NO released from photosensitive stores. This photorelaxation was significantly reduced by NO scavengers and a soluble guanylyl cyclase inhibitor, indicating the involvement of NO in the process (Büyükafşar et al., 2003)a study explored the effects of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at different wavelengths on human vascular endothelial cells. It was found that irradiation with LEDs at 630 nm significantly increased NO secretion and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for erectile dysfunction (Oh et al., 2018).

Additesearch has shown that red and near-infrared (NIR) light can release NO from cutaneous stores, which may have vasodilatory effects. This mechanism involves the photolysis of nitrosylated hemoglobin and myoglobin, as well as S-nitrosothiols and dinitrosyl iron complexes, with optimal NO release observed at 670 nm (Keszler et al., 2018) .

These findingthat both UV and NIR light can stimulate NO release, which may improve penile erections by enhancing vasodilation and blood flow to the corpus cavernosum."

References

1. Büyükafşar K, Levent A, Un I, et al. Mediation of Nitric Oxide From Photosensitive Stores in the Photorelaxation of the Rabbit Corpus Cavernosum. European Journal of Pharmacology. 2003;459(2-3):263-7. doi:10.1016/s0014-2999(02)02858-3.

2. Oh KJ, Park J, Lee HS, Park K. Effects of Light-Emitting Diodes Irradiation on Human Vascular Endothelial Cells. International Journal of Impotence Research. 2018;30(6):312-317. doi:10.1038/s41443-018-0051-5.

3. Keszler A, Lindemer B, Hogg N, Weihrauch D, Lohr NL. Wavelength-Dependence of Vasodilation and NO Release From S-Nitrosothiols and Dinitrosyl Iron Complexes by Far Red/Near Infrared Light. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2018;649:47-52. doi:10.1016/j.abb.2018.05.006.