Viagra + Cialis + NEW options for female libido (and does Viagra lower the risk of Alzheimer’s?)

“There’s a lack of research into libido for women [and] this idea that we should only develop drugs that work on the brain rather than giving women a genital stimulant." NOTES: A study at UCL found that Viagra might help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Bryan Johnson quoted nearly 10 individual studies that talk about Viagra’s effects on longevity. Read more here: https://www.science.org/content/article/viagra-and-other-unlikely-candidates-lead-hunt-new-longevity-drugs Here’s the Dr Nathan Bryan episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/loss-of-nitric-oxide-is-directly-linked-to-almost/id1713189123?i=1000664439672 Here’s the Dr Tracy Gapin episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-sex-drive-to-fertility-this-is-a-mens-health/id1713189123?i=1000666738097 Cordyceps research has found it to increase testosterone, while a review concluded that it could enhance libido and sexual performance. Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11712663/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791983/ Other references www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/infographics/three-decades-of-viagra/20202847.article www.nhs.uk/medicines/sildenafil-viagra/ www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7124/pil#gref www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7430/pil#gref In 2014, a meta analysis of many studies showed cardioprotective effects of PDE5 inhibitors. In 2018, Cialis showed improved cardiovascular dysfunction and overactive bladder in rats, and in 2019, it was shown to reverse signs of heart failure in sheep. In 2021, a study out of Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that PDE5 inhibitors may extend life in men with coronary artery disease. https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/20/1/38/6986842 Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.