Viagra with an active substance of sildenafilum is known as a treatment for ED, the means for potency improvement and prolongation of sexual intercourse. But recently, the drug has been applied not only as a medicine but also in body building.
In 2006, the results of the study conducted by Stanford University have made Viagra popular among athletes. The researchers found that Viagra improves the cardiovascular system during exercise on a stationary bike, under the conditions of simulated altitude of 3900 m above sea level. Work performance while riding a bike has improved by 15 percent. However, not all sportsmen received the benefit of the drug. Someone felt better, but someone not. Several other studies have confirmed the results of the Stanford experiment. It is also
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Better breathing during exercise
Viagra is able to increase the amount of oxygen entering the body, which positively affects the lungs.
Increased level of testosterone
Viagra increases the level of testosterone, which the body needs to gain lean muscle and to increase the strength indicators and aggression, which is extremely important for athletes.
Building-up physique
Prolonged use of Viagra can also helps to build-up physique and muscle size by running the biochemical reactions that increase protein synthesis in the cells and prevent their decay.
Are there any side effects?
Viagra is virtually harmless. You just should take pills without increasing the recommended dose. Now, there is no prohibition on Viagra during sport competitions, but organizations that control the use of doping carefully study its effect.
The only drawback is that after extensive adoption of the drugs, the body gets used to it and Viagra has no sexual effect. So, if a bodybuilder wants to improve his private life with this pill, here goes