J Korean Med Assoc.  2007 Mar;50(3):228-233. 10.5124/jkma.2007.50.3.228.

Pros and Cons of Antiaging Medicine

• Lee EJ

• KMID: 2184804
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2007.50.3.228

Abstract

Recent scientific progresses in understanding the aging process have led to an increasing interest in antiaging medicine. In contrast to the conventional medicine for the treatment of specific diseases, the antiaging treatment targets to prevent or reverse aging, disability and frailty. With the growing interest in the antiaging treatments, a large number of products like supplements, vitamins, and herbs are currently being sold under the name of "anti-aging medicine". Some complementary and alternative medicine and hormonal replacement therapy are provided by physicians. However, scientific and medical evidence supporting the effectiveness of current antiaging treatments is not sufficient. In addition, issues of safety and effectiveness are still controversial. This article focuses on the benefits and adverse effects of current anti-aging therapeutic methods and shows the future directions.

Keyword

Antiaging medicine; Hormone replacement; Growth hormone

MeSH Terms

Aging
Complementary Therapies
Growth Hormone
Vitamins
Growth Hormone
Vitamins