Believe or not but athletes are turning to the little blue pill or Viagra for a performance boost

Although not on the International Olympic Committee’s list of prohibited drugs, experts are still undecided if the Viagra offers athletes an edge

Athletes taking it however have claimed it has improved their athletic performance such as more nitric oxide in the body. That means more oxygen in the muscles which in turns more energy for a better athlete

Athletes from sports such as running, cycling where endurance and speed are important will benefit from this so called enhanced performances. Some athletes have reported a 40 per cent improvement by taking Viagra

The World Anti-Doping Agency is currently studying Viagra’s effects in athletes. Until the study and implications or ban is in effect, we shall see some athletes on Viagra this coming Olympics