Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Viagra Not Working? You Might Just Need Vitamin D - AI Podcast
Jul 18, 2025
Explore the surprising link between vitamin D levels and erectile dysfunction. Learn how a deficiency can impair blood vessel health and reduce the effectiveness of medications like Viagra. Discover the best sources of vitamin D, including sunlight and supplements, particularly during colder months. Hear about the importance of combining vitamin D with magnesium and vitamin K2 for optimal results. Understand how skin tone plays a role in vitamin D production and why regular testing is crucial for maintaining overall health.
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Vitamin D's Role in Erectile Health
- Vitamin D deficiency harms blood vessels, impairing their relaxation critical for erectile function.
- This deficiency also weakens response to erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra.
Nitric Oxide and Vitamin D Connection
- Low vitamin D reduces nitric oxide availability, crucial for blood vessel relaxation.
- Deficiency allows harmful superoxide molecules to damage vessels, worsening erectile function.
Optimize Vitamin D Through Sun
- Get daily natural sun exposure on bare skin, covering up before slight pinkness appears.
- Darker skin tones require more sun time; avoid vegetable oils beforehand to reduce sunburn risk.