The famous ‘blue pill’ or Viagra, the prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction is one of the most popular drugs in the U.S.
Now a new study has found that Viagra can help men with more than just erectile dysfunction.
Researchers from the University of Southern California studied 70,000 adult men with an average age of 52 with erectile dysfunction. It was found that men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra may have a reduced risk of early death and are less likely to experience severe cardiovascular issues.
The study says Viagra lowers the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39% and helps reduce the risk of death from heart conditions by almost 40%.
Viagra users were also 17% less likely to suffer heart failure, had a 15% lower incidence of getting a coronary revascularization procedure, and 22% lesser chance of developing unstable angina. All of those conditions could potentially lead to death by heart attack down the line if left untreated.
Researchers believe that Viagra improves blood flow to the heart’s arteries and reduces the risk of clots forming in the blood vessels.
Even though the results of the study show promising results, experts warn that taking Viagra can be dangerous if you do not have erectile dysfunction.
But the study has some serious limitations!
Viagra is widely available discretely with the rise of telehealth platforms. Younger men are also using this drug more than ever. But experts warn that it would require further investigation into potential side effects.
Additionally, the study was funded by the pharmaceutical company Sanofi, which sells its own ED drug. So, there is a potential conflict of interest.
