- The study of 27,000 people over 65 found that the risk for men fell by 62 percent
- The study was conducted by Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York
Viagra could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60 percent, a study has found.
Researchers say the little blue pill blocks an enzyme found in the brains of those suffering from the disease in large numbers.
Viagra also helps boost the body’s blood flow, which means it has the potential to treat dementia as it improves brain health.
The study – which examined more than 27,000 people over 65 – showed that the risk was 62 percent lower for men and 47 percent lower for women if they took the pills.
The study compared the results of those who received Viagra and those who did not take the drug. The study was conducted by Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
Author Xingyue Huo shared The sun: ‘We found that sildenafil was significantly associated with a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.’
Researchers say the little blue pill blocks an enzyme found in the brains of those suffering from the disease in large numbers (stock image)
The study, which examined more than 27,000 people over 65, found that the risk was 62 percent lower for men and 47 percent lower for women if they took the pills (stock image)
It is currently estimated that 900,000 people in Britain have dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Society, and they also estimate that one in three people will be affected by the disease in the future.
Recently, MailOnline reported that a 32-year-old man went blind in one eye after taking Viagra.
The man from Iran took a huge dose of sildenafil, the main ingredient in the blue pill, and lost the sight in his right eye almost immediately afterwards.
Despite attempts to restore his sight, the damage was too extensive and he has now lost all his sight in that eye.
Sildenafil fights impotence by stimulating blood flow to the penis by relaxing the blood vessels.
However, it is thought that in some circumstances this effect may inadvertently damage other sensitive blood vessels in the body, such as those in the eyes.