Nabil S. Kamel, MB, BCh Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine; Missouri-Illinois Gateway Geriatric Education Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Julie Gammack, MD Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine; Missouri-Illinois Gateway Geriatric Education Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Oscar Cepeda, MD Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine; Missouri-Illinois Gateway Geriatric Education Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Joseph H. Flaherty, MD Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine; Missouri-Illinois Gateway Geriatric Education Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
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ABSTRACTNo single agent has been shown to truly reverse aging or increase longevity in humans. This article reviews the evidence of efficacy (or lack thereof) for two types of agents touted as antiaging therapies: antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, and carotenoids) and hormones (growth hormone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, and vitamin D).
