Healthline·4 min read·medium
Viagra May Offer Surprising Benefit, Study Finds
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David Mills
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A study published in Cancer Research suggests that sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may help block cancer cells from metastasizing by limiting their access to cholesterol. Researchers observed higher survival rates in male cancer patients who used the drug, though further clinical trials are required to confirm these findings.
Researchers said Viagra’s active ingredient, sildenafil , shows the potential to interfere with cancer cells’ ability to metastasize and travel around the body.
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