Viagra Might “Let You Down”

When Viagra debuted in 1998, men rejoiced.

For the first time ever, you could take a pill and be ready for action in under an hour. It seemed like a miracle.

But if you’ve taken Viagra long term you know there’s a problem.

It stops working over time.

At first, you need bigger doses to get the same effect… then the effect dwindles no matter how much you take.

Today, I’ll show you why Viagra isn’t a great long-term answer, and what to do instead… the circulation booster you’ll discover works every time you take it.

Better Than Viagra?

Since winning the Nobel Prize in 1998,1 nitric oxide (NO) has been the No. 1 natural treatment for better circulation and firmer erections with more than 200,000 clinical studies backing it.

That’s because nitric oxide is a “signaling molecule” that tells your blood vessels to open up and relax, pumping more blood and fresh oxygen where it counts.

Viagra works by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down nitric oxide. That means Viagra gives you a big boost of NO. But your body has a defense mechanism that protects it from outside influences.

When you take most drugs, your cells will “down regulate” their receptivity. That means that over time, cell receptors on the surface of the cell see these drugs as a threat and refuse to let them inside.

This is similar to prescription painkillers like OxyContin, which lose their effect over time. Same idea.

Simple Strategies For Boosting Nitric Oxide

  • Use an arginine alpha-ketoglutarate powder. Combining L-arginine with alpha-ketoglutarate makes it so much more powerful. And it’s easy to take as a supplement called arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG). However, be mindful of the dose. I recommend my patients supplement 1 gram a day of AAKG along with at least 6 grams of L-arginine.

    The easiest and quickest way to get this is through a powder. Since pills are limited to carrying around 2,500 mg, a powder can easily hold 150% of that same amount. And a single scoop is much more convenient than taking pills throughout the day. I find it best to take in the morning with water or your favorite juice. This gives you an energy boost to start your day with.

  • Eat foods rich in L-Arginine. Besides supplements, a more diverse way of naturally increasing your nitric oxide levels is through diet.

    Here is a list of high arginine foods:

    • Turkey – 16 grams per breast
    • Pork loin – 14 grams per rib
    • Chicken – 9 grams per breast
    • Pumpkin seeds – 7 grams per cup
    • Peanuts – 4.6 grams per cup
    • Spirulina – 4.6 grams per cup
    • Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans – 1.3 grams per cup
    • Lentils – 1.3 grams per cup

    While there are no side effects when taken in large amounts, I recommend my patients at least get 10 grams a day. This could be as simple as having chicken for lunch with a side of lentils or chickpeas. Or you could have a handful of peanuts as a snack and a turkey breast for dinner.

    Be creative in how you meet your daily arginine needs. That way, you’ll never get bored with the combinations.

To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD, CNS

1. The Nobel Prize. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1998 [https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1998/press-release/] Updated October 12, 1998. Accessed May 15, 2020.