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Welcome to a special episode of the More You Know series! This month, we're diving deep into the importance of nitric oxide and blood flow in optimizing the body's natural healing systems. Join us as Brendan Bermeyer, the Director of Clinical Operations and Education at Berkeley Life, interviews Greg Mcketrick, a renowned pharmacist specializing in using nitric oxide to enhance patient health, particularly in sexual wellness and erectile dysfunction treatments. In this episode, Greg shares insights into his clinical approach and a groundbreaking protocol that has helped countless patients. From the basics of nitric oxide's role in our physiology to advanced treatment strategies, you'll gain valuable knowledge that you can apply in your own practice.
- Introduction to Nitric Oxide and Sexual Health: Nitric oxide plays a vital role in improving blood flow, which is essential for sexual health. Berkeley Life focuses on nitric oxide's benefits for erectile dysfunction (ED) and sexual health issues.
- Interview with Greg Mrvic: Greg Mrvic, a pharmacist with expertise in men's and women's sexual health, discusses how nitric oxide supplements (Berkeley Life) help enhance ED treatments. Previously, L-arginine-based products were used with limited success, but Berkeley Life's nitrate-based supplements provided better results.
- Penile Rehab Protocol: Mrvic developed a penile rehabilitation protocol used for post-prostatectomy patients experiencing ED and incontinence. The protocol includes:
- Daily PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., Cialis)
- Nitric oxide supplements (Berkeley Life)
- Vacuum therapy and pelvic floor exercises to improve blood flow and erectile function
- Nitrate vs. PDE5 Inhibitors: Clinicians often question combining nitric oxide supplements with PDE5 inhibitors. Mrvic explains the difference between organic nitrates (which can cause issues with PDE5 inhibitors) and inorganic nitrates (like those in Berkeley Life), which do not pose the same risks and can be safely combined.
- Case Study: Mrvic shares a success story of a post-prostatectomy patient who regained erectile function using the protocol after failing other treatments. The case study highlights the protocol's effectiveness in restoring both erectile function and quality of life.
- Ongoing Maintenance and Therapy Customization: The treatment is highly individualized, depending on the patient's condition. While some patients may require aggressive interventions like penile injections, others respond well to PDE5 inhibitors and nitric oxide supplements. Long-term maintenance might include staying on these supplements or moving to more advanced therapies as needed.
- Holistic Approach to Patient Care: Mrvic emphasizes a holistic and step-by-step approach to treatment, addressing both physical and psychological needs. His work aims to restore patients' sexual health and improve their overall quality of life, often in collaboration with urologists.
- Training and Resources: Mrvic has developed a training program for clinicians on penile rehabilitation protocols through a website, providing materials and guidance for incorporating this treatment into clinical practice.
