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TIL that breathing through your mouth means you lose out on Nitric Oxide that helps move oxygen from your lungs to your blood stream. Nitric Oxide is produced naturally by your nose so if you want more Nitric Oxide, stop breathing through your mouth and breathe through your nose.

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