Anti-aging Drugs and Supplements

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Debate over the helpfulness of anti-aging drugs and supplements like DHEA, HGH (human growth hormone) and a host of others has raged for the past several years. HGH is extremely expensive, so only very rich people can get it, but there are a lot of other pro-hormones and supplements that people take to try and slow the aging process. While some of these may have a very slight effect, most are a waste of money and the AMA has just released a statement to that fact. The truth is, that absent real disease, the best anti-aging formula is found in a healthy lifestyle and not in a bottle. Eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep and de-stressing your life are by far the most effective anti-aging methods. There are some men and women that need hormone replacement therapy as they get older, but that is a relatively small group- and most would not need it if they followed my diet, exercise, sleep and de-stress formula. But as a whole, people usually want to take a pill rather than change their bad habits and lifestyle. So, be honest with yourself and admit that there are a lot of things you can change without resorting to dangerous drugs and supplements.

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CHICAGO – The American Medical Association says there’s no scientific proof to back up claims of anti-aging hormones.

With HGH, or human growth hormone, the AMA says evidence suggests long-term use can present more risks than benefits. The risks include tissue swelling and diabetes.