Study shows erectile dysfunction drug may help ward off dementia

Viagra may help prevent dementia by boosting blood flow in the brain, scientists say. 

The erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil — the active ingredient in medications like Viagra — helps men maintain erections by increasing blood flow to the penis. 

But the ingredient can also boost brain function by having a similar effect on the organ's blood vessels, an Oxford University trail suggests. 

This discovery could provide a new therapy for 비아그라퀵배송 the estimated 180,000 Brits living with vascular dementia, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain. 

Confusion, problems concentrating and finding it hard to keep balance are all telltale signs of the condition, 비아그라퀵배송 according to the NHS.

Packets of sildenafil costs just £15, meaning it could prove to be a cheap way to help treat the condition. Leer más