Scientists working at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil are about to develop a solution other than Viagra for men with erection problems. Experts who have managed to synthetically produce molecules in the venom of the banana spider, which is known to cause erection, seem to be able to consign an important problem to history.
Viagra is the biggest helper for men who have erection problems. However, Viagra is not as innocent a drug as it seems. First of all, according to research, the probability of success of this drug is around 70 percent. It also has very serious side effects and can have fatal consequences for men suffering from heart and liver diseases. Here is the news from Brazil, revealing that a new and relatively natural alternative to Viagra has been produced.
Banana spider was already known to cause permanent erection
It was already a known fact that the poison found in banana spiders was dangerous for men. Intense exposure to this poison causes permanent erection and death of penile tissue. In some cases, doctors may even have to cut off the penis completely. The study conducted in Brazil revealed that erection problems can be eliminated by using this poison in a controlled manner.
Scientists managed to produce the molecule in the venom of the banana spider in a laboratory environment. In the next stage, the effect of the molecule on mice was tested. The molecules, gelled and applied to the animals’ groins, caused erections as expected. What enabled this was that the gel increased the release of nitric oxide in the body. The process was developing similarly to Viagra. Nitric oxide helps pump blood to the penis, causing an erection.
It will also be tested on humans
Brazilian experts have opened a new page for the study. In the future, human tests will be carried out. If the research succeeds in concluding that spider venom really eliminates erection problems, a brand new alternative to Viagra will be created. Of course, time is needed for all this.
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