Viagra is the butt of many jokes. It is the epitome of the male enhancement market and the erectile dysfunction drug crop, since it was the first high profile male sexual enhancement drug offered and generated much buzz when first introduced to market. It’s also been the subject of a lot of controversy, some saying it can have potentially dangerous side effects, especially if those not carefully screened prior to taking it are popping the little blue pills, since pre existing health conditions such as heart problems are a deadly conjunction with many of these male enhancement drugs since the increase the pumping of the blood, which can overload the heart in some patients who may already have poorly performing hearts.
Well, it seems that Viagra has not only made a name for itself in the sexual and even recreational drug category, but also now it is reportedly being used by some athletes as a performance enhancing drug to help them perform better in their respective sport.
The drug, who’s generic name is sildenafil, may generate a better stamina in athletes, as it does in men who are looking to increase sexual stamina, when taken, and for this reason it has gained somewhat of a popular following among athletes to enhance their performance and increase the time they can participate in a sport, and at what rate they can participate. However, experts are (of course) divided on whether Viagra actually delivers any sort of better performance, at least on the track or court, or wherever it is these respective athletes are performing or competing.
Some say that it does make you perform better as an athlete because it pumps out more blood, and this means more oxygen in the blood stream. Oxygen in the blood is what energizes you and gives you that endurance, and not having that oxygen in the blood supply is what makes people feel winded very quickly. Ever take the stairs and get winder very quickly? That’s not good. It means your blood does not have enough oxygen, or that your lungs do not have a good capacity to take on oxygen, either of which should be checked out.
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