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AMA Adopts New Policy Against Anti-Aging Hormones

Posted June 22, 2009 3:03 PM
Posted in anti-aging hormones, bioidenticals, boomers, dhea, HGH, hormone replacement therapy, midlife

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

At their annual meeting in Chicago, AMA delegates adopted a new policy on products such as HGH, DHEA and testosterone used as aging remedies.

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.

And the AMA says there's no credible evidence that other hormones, so-called bio-identicals, are safer than traditional estrogen and progesterone products.

The traditional hormones are only recommended for menopause symptoms at the lowest possible dose because of long-term health risks.

The AMA says anti-aging hormone promoters need rigorous studies to prove, or disprove, their claims.

Source: , Associated Press/AP Online
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Posted July 31, 2009 2:49 PM
Okay, so the AMA says that it doesn't know much about the safety of bioidenticals. SO CALL FOR MORE RESEARCH ON THE TOPIC! Ugh! Tis just bugs me so much. If you've ever read the AMA Journal, there is a section in it that calls for papers on certain subjects. If med researchers think there is a chance for publication in such a prestigious journal, believe me they will jump on it. My real fear about the lack of research is that big pharma is behind it... But I won't delve into the paranoia. I will say that, still, the best article I've read on the topic of bHRT and its safety, is this one from Women to Women... http://www.womentowomen.com/bioidentical-hrt/options-alternatives.aspx Bioidentical hormones — a guide to your options and alternatives. I have a lot more to say, but I'll have to save it for Our Daily Rant, I guess!
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