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 WADA reviewing Viagra's effect on athletes - International Herald Tribune
![]() WADA reviewing Viagra's effect on athletes International Herald Tribune, France - 30 minutes ago "It's amazing the interest that particular drug does attract," WADA president John Fahey said Sunday following a board meeting. "I can simply say this, there have been statements to suggest that it is performance-enhancing — that is being evaluated." Viagra, or sildenafil citrate, works by supressing an enzyme that regulates blood flow and allows vessels to relax and widen. It also is used to treat pulmonary hypertension by relaxing the arterial wall. In the case of athletes, increased cardiac output and more efficient transport of oxygenated fuel to the muscles can enhance endurance ... More... |
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