Viagra and its equivalents are a popular treatment for erectile dysfunction. However, studies show that exercise can be just as effective.
Erectile dysfunction affects half of all men over the age of 40, and every man experiences it occasionally. There are various treatment options, including psychotherapy and surgery, as well as medications with sildenafil, for example, Viagra.
Although exercise is not officially considered a treatment for erectile dysfunction, recent studies show that Aerobic exercise can be almost as effective as Viagra.
How to writes Fitbook.de: This is the conclusion reached by American scientists who conducted a meta-analysis of the results of previous studies.
Aerobic exercises, such as long-distance running, swimming, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and cycling, “get the blood flowing,” causing the heart to work harder, which helps deliver more oxygen to the muscles.
American scientists used the following to assess the severity of the disease: International Erectile Function Index (IEF-EF), a questionnaire used to diagnose erectile dysfunction and determine its severity. The index ranges from 6 to 30 points, with a higher score indicating a better erection.
Studies have shown that aerobic exercise leads to a significant improvement in the IEF-EF compared to control groups. The effect was particularly noticeable in men with more severe erectile dysfunction. For example, among men with moderate erectile dysfunction, the index increased by 3.3 points; among those with mild erectile dysfunction, by 2.8 points; and among those with severe erectile dysfunction, by 4.9 points.
By comparison, clinical trials of sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, have shown that it is effective in improving the IEF-EF score by at least 4 points. In extreme cases, a pill may be more effective.
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However, Regular aerobic exercise, which improves cardiovascular function, can be an effective alternative to medication, especially for men with severe erectile dysfunction, as well as those who do not want to take medication because of side effects.
Thus, physical activity—in particular, aerobic exercise—is an effective and natural alternative to Viagra in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
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