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Tadalafil 20 mg - 30 capsules
Tadalafil 20 mg - 30 capsules
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Tadalafil, primarily known as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (under brand names like Cialis and Adcirca), has been explored for performance-enhancing effects, particularly in sports and physical performance contexts. Here are the main ways it might offer performance-related benefits:
🔬 1. Improved Blood Flow and Oxygen Delivery
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Mechanism: Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, which increases nitric oxide (NO) availability. This leads to vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), improving blood flow.
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Potential benefit: Enhanced oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscles during exercise, potentially improving endurance.
🏃♂️ 2. Altitude Performance Enhancement
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Use case: At high altitudes, oxygen availability drops. Tadalafil has been studied for improving exercise capacity in hypoxic conditions (e.g., mountains).
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How it helps: Reduces pulmonary arterial pressure, which can improve oxygen uptake and reduce altitude sickness.
🫁 3. Pulmonary Function and VO₂ Max
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Mechanism: By lowering pulmonary vascular resistance, it can potentially increase VO₂ max (maximum oxygen uptake).
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Study results: Some studies show mild improvements in VO₂ max and exercise tolerance in healthy or athletic individuals, though effects are often modest and inconsistent.
🏋️ 4. Muscle Pump and Recovery (Speculative)
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Some athletes report a better “muscle pump” due to increased blood flow, and possibly improved recovery due to enhanced nutrient delivery, though this is anecdotal and not strongly supported by clinical data.
🧠 5. Cognitive or Mood Benefits (Speculative)
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Some early research hints at improved mood or reduced fatigue, likely via better blood flow or indirect hormonal effects, though this is not well established.
⚠️ Important Caveats
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Evidence is limited: Most performance-enhancing effects are mild and variable, with mixed or non-conclusive study results.
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Side effects: Headache, flushing, muscle pain, nasal congestion, and low blood pressure.
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Banned substance: Not currently on the WADA Prohibited List, but use in sports may raise ethical or regulatory questions.
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Long-term use: Not recommended without medical oversight; chronic use for performance enhancement lacks safety data.
✅ Summary
| Effect | Evidence | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Improved blood flow | Strong | Potential mild boost to endurance |
| High-altitude performance | Moderate | More relevant in hypoxia |
| VO₂ max improvement | Weak-Moderate | Mild in healthy individuals |
| Muscle recovery & pump | Anecdotal | Speculative |
| Cognitive/fatigue benefits | Limited | Not reliable |
⚠️ Disclaimer: This compound is offered for laboratory research purposes only. It is not approved for medical, clinical, or diagnostic use in humans or animals.
