Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease
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“...researchers grew neurons from stem cells derived from AD patients. Exposing the cells to sildenafil led to increased growth of neurites, which connect neurons to each other...”
So although Viagra might help protect against Alzheimer’s, this also sounds like a way to renovate the nervous system and repair degeneration and injury.
I’ve already noticed I have more interest in reading and other intellectual pursuits when under the influence of sildenafil, and I theorized it was the improved blood flow affecting the brain, as in a rising tide lifts all boats...I asked my doctor for an extra-large prescription but I didn’t say exactly why. Eager to find out how this research works out.
Sildenafil and it’s ilk conceivably could fall into the category of “smart drug” if my anecdote is typical...
The article reports growing in vitro brain tissue from stem cells enhanced by sildenafil. What’s the odds on in vivo finding a use, I wonder? I assume repairing the brain with a bunch of untrained new neurons will also make a person regress a bit...but a little neuroplasticity can be good, right? This seems like it could lead to another facet of life extension therapy.