Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, has been found to improve blood flow to the brain and enhance the function of brain blood vessels in patients at risk of vascular dementia. This groundbreaking research conducted by the University of Oxford marks a significant step in the fight against this debilitating condition. The trial, involving 75 participants, showed that sildenafil was able to increase blood flow in both large and small brain vessels, improve cerebrovascular function, and lower blood vessel resistance. These findings suggest that sildenafil could be a potential treatment to prevent vascular dementia, a condition that currently lacks specific therapies. The next steps involve larger trials to confirm these promising results.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-06-07-sildenafil-viagra-improves-brain-blood-flow-and-could-help-prevent-dementia