July 18, 2025

Viagra Not Working? You Might Just Need Vitamin D - AI Podcast

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Research reveals vitamin D deficiency damages blood vessel health, impairing their ability to relax and significantly contributing to erectile dysfunction and broader vascular problems
Optimal vitamin D levels (60 to 80 ng/mL) are essential for sexual function, as low levels reduce nitric oxide availability and weaken response to erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra
Vitamin D activates protective proteins that shield blood vessels from oxidative damage, while deficiency allows harmful superoxide molecules to build up and attack vascular tissue
Direct sunlight exposure is the best natural source of vitamin D, but supplementation with D3 is often necessary during winter months or for those with limited sun exposure
For maximum effectiveness, vitamin D supplementation should be paired with magnesium and vitamin K2, which help activate and direct vitamin D to where it's needed most

...more

By Dr. Mercola

4.6

14821,482 ratings

July 18, 2025

8 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Research reveals vitamin D deficiency damages blood vessel health, impairing their ability to relax and significantly contributing to erectile dysfunction and broader vascular problems
Optimal vitamin D levels (60 to 80 ng/mL) are essential for sexual function, as low levels reduce nitric oxide availability and weaken response to erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra
Vitamin D activates protective proteins that shield blood vessels from oxidative damage, while deficiency allows harmful superoxide molecules to build up and attack vascular tissue
Direct sunlight exposure is the best natural source of vitamin D, but supplementation with D3 is often necessary during winter months or for those with limited sun exposure
For maximum effectiveness, vitamin D supplementation should be paired with magnesium and vitamin K2, which help activate and direct vitamin D to where it's needed most

...more