Post by Truth on Jul 11, 2006 13:04:04 GMT -5
Viagra Gets You Up...That Steep Hill
While Viagra may be noted for driving blood away from many commonly used organs, new research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that it actually helps athletic endurance in low-oxygen conditions.
In the study, oxygen-deprived cyclists improved their 6K times by 39% when they took the little blue pill. Viagra relaxes the blood vessels in both the penis and lungs, and it has recently been approved for use in treating pulmonary hypertension (high fluid pressure in the lungs).
If the medication becomes the next craze in high-altitude performance-enhancing drugs, competition at next year's Tour de France will be stiffer than ever.
from www.seedmagazine.com
While Viagra may be noted for driving blood away from many commonly used organs, new research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that it actually helps athletic endurance in low-oxygen conditions.
In the study, oxygen-deprived cyclists improved their 6K times by 39% when they took the little blue pill. Viagra relaxes the blood vessels in both the penis and lungs, and it has recently been approved for use in treating pulmonary hypertension (high fluid pressure in the lungs).
If the medication becomes the next craze in high-altitude performance-enhancing drugs, competition at next year's Tour de France will be stiffer than ever.
from www.seedmagazine.com
