Compositions including ammonia oxidizing bacteria and methods of using same
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1. A method of supplying nitric oxide to a subject comprising positioning ammonia oxidizing bacteria in close proximity to the subject.
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A method of enhancing health through the generation in close proximity of a surface of a subject, nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors using bacteria adapted to oxidize ammonia and urea derived from perspiration is described. Local and systemic effects are described including reduction in vascular disease, enhancement of sexual function, improved skin health, and reduced transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
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- 1. A method of supplying nitric oxide to a subject comprising positioning ammonia oxidizing bacteria in close proximity to the subject.
- 41. A preparation to be applied to a surface of a subject comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria that metabolizes perspiration when present, into any of nitric oxide, nitric oxide precursors, or combinations thereof.
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50. An article of clothing comprising:
the article of clothing treated with bacteria adapted to metabolize any of ammonia, ammonium salts, or urea into any of nitric oxide, nitric oxide precursors, or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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