The drug Viagra can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 60 percent: US scientists announced!

A new US study has found that the sexual impotence drug Viagra can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 60 percent. Scientists stated that sildenafil, the active ingredient of the drug, blocks the enzyme that causes Alzheimer's.

US scientists have announced that Viagra, a drug used to treat sexual impotence, blocks an enzyme found in large masses in the brains of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Experts also said the drug helps improve brain health by helping to increase blood flow.

MORE THAN 27 THOUSAND PEOPLE EXAMINED However, the study, which examined more than 27,000 people over the age of 65, found that the risk was 62 percent lower in men and 47 percent lower in women who took the pill.

The study, conducted by Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, compared the results of those given Viagra with those who did not receive the drug. "We found that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, was significantly associated with a 60 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease," Xingyue Huo, lead author of the study, said in a statement.

On the other hand, experts warned that the unconscious use of Viagra can lead to irreversible health problems and that a doctor should be consulted before using the drug. Recently, it was announced that a 32-year-old man in Iran went blind in one eye after taking Viagra. The man, whose name was not disclosed, had lost the sight in his right eye after taking high doses of Viagra. Sildenafil combats impotence by relaxing blood vessels. However, it is thought that in some cases this effect can also damage other sensitive vessels in the body, such as in the eyes.

ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases and usually occurs in older people. This disease leads to symptoms such as memory loss, reduced cognitive abilities and eventually personality changes. Causes: The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown. However, it is thought that genetic factors, age, environmental factors and lifestyle factors may increase the risk of the disease. Symptoms: Early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are memory and cognitive problems such as forgetfulness, difficulty coping with mental complexity, loss of sense of time and space. In more advanced stages, personality changes, language problems and difficulties in maintaining activities of daily living may also occur.